Senior. Platform Engineer. COTS Manager

Prattwhitney

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Senior Platform Engineering COTS Manager role is onsite in Richardson, TX, requiring TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

The position focuses on coordinating COTS across Windows and Linux, maintaining an engineering repository, and partnering with CM, SCM, and hardware/software teams to ensure proper documentation and audit readiness. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree, 5+ years in a technical environment, and strong metrics/reporting skills, with a proven ability to communicate

Qualifications

Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and a minimum 5 years of related work experience.
Experience interfacing with systems, software, or hardware engineering disciplines, with an understanding of COTS and FOSS products.
Experience communicating technical and project information to senior program management.
Experience defining, analyzing and reporting metrics utilizing Metrics Tools.
Active and Current TS/SCI / CI Poly security clearance is required Day 1.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical coordination of COTS for the program.
Manage the development of the Program COTS architecture and related documentation.
Develop an engineering repository in both a Windows and Linux based systems.
Coordinate with Configuration Management to ensure all COTS configuration-controlled items are properly identified, version controlled and recorded in a configuration status accounting system.
Manage the evaluation of COTS updates.
Manage the resolution of COTS vendor issues.
Coordinate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the Material Program Manager when applicable to resolve vendor issues.
Manage and coordinate the maintenance support for each COTS product.
Collect Infrastructure status needs for COTS tracking, maintenance, license agreements, and data rights.
Present metrics collection and reporting of COTS and track the program’s process against plan utilizing metrics-based tools.
Conduct periodic COTS audits as aligned with IMS / System deliveries to compare and validate the recorded COTS baseline with the actual physical baseline.
Track the closure of all audit findings/Action Items Related to COTS Management and produce reports to Infrastructure and CM management

Skills

COTS systems experience

Metrics reporting

Technical communication

Security clearance TS/SCI

U.S. citizenship

Systems engineering interfacing

FOSS knowledge

Education

BS/BA in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Linux

Oracle databases

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C27 ~ 1727 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C27 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Senior Platform Engineering COTS Manager is responsible for documenting, coordinating, and status accounting the program’s Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) baseline. This position requires close attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. It also requires prioritizing tasks consistent with program priorities. The ideal candidate possesses attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills; and has experience with the MS Office product suite. To include windows and Linux based environments. The COTS Manager coordinates closely with the Hardware and Infrastructure, Software and Systems Engineers, Configuration Manager, Material Program Manager, and Supply Chain Management to ensure all procured COTS are properly documented. Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do

Lead the technical coordination of COTS for the program
Manage the development of the Program COTS architecture and related documentation
Develop an engineering repository in both a Windows and Linux based systems
Coordinate with Configuration Management to ensure all COTS configuration-controlled items are properly identified, version controlled and recorded in a configuration status accounting system
Manage the evaluation of COTS updates
Manage the resolution of COTS vendor issues
Coordinate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the Material Program Manager when applicable to resolve vendor issues
Manage and coordinate the maintenance support for each COTS product
Collect Infrastructure status needs for COTS tracking, maintenance, license agreements, and data rights
Present metrics collection and reporting of COTS and track the program’s process against plan utilizing metrics-based tools
Conduct periodic COTS audits as aligned with IMS / System deliveries to compare and validate the recorded COTS baseline with the actual physical baseline
Track the closure of all audit findings/Action Items Related to COTS Management and produce reports to Infrastructure and CM management

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and a minimum 5 years of related work experience
Experience working in a technical environment interfacing with systems, software, or hardware engineering disciplines, with an understanding of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Free Open-Source Software (FOSS) products
Experience communicating technical and project information to senior program management
Experience defining, analyzing and reporting metrics utilizing Metrics Tools
Active and Current TS/SCI / CI Poly security clearance is required Day 1.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with databases, including schema definition and data manipulation
Experience defining, analyzing and reporting metrics
Experience working independently and prioritizing tasks with full accountability.
Excellent communication skills with peers and leaders concerning process, business, program and personnel topics.
Experience working independently and prioritizing tasks with full accountability.
Willingness to actively participate with team members concerning process and business activities.
Familiar with office automation and engineering tools: MS Office, relational databases such as Oracle or similar.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Location and Relocation Eligibility

Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm Location: Richardson, TX

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.