Senior. Platform Engineer DevOps- (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Aurora, CO seeks a Senior Platform DevOps Engineer to design, build, and sustain compute, network, and storage infrastructure. You will modernize platforms with emerging tech, applying DevOps/DevSecOps practices to accelerate releases and ensure reliability on a critical national asset.

The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, security integration, and scalable infrastructure in a large-scale program.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in STEM fields (CS/CE/IT/Physics) with 5+ years of related work experience.
• RedHat Linux installation, configuration, and maintenance expertise.
• Experience building infrastructure pipelines with CI/CD using Terraform, Ansible, and Chef.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or equivalent.
• Active and current TS/SCI with CI poly required on day 1; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Platform development, integration, and optimization across build, test, and production environments.
• Automate configuration management and streamline deployment processes.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and agile teams to design scalable platform solutions.
• Embed security and compliance measures within the platform, including encryption and access control.
• Provide ongoing operational support to maintain platform reliability and performance.

Skills

RedHat Linux

CI/CD

Automation

DevOps

Security clearance

Education

BS/BA in STEM (CS/CE/IT/Physics)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Artifactory

GitLab

Helm

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior. Platform DevOps Engineer, supporting one of our premier programs in the business unit where you will be working with a cross-disciplinary team of Platform engineers and Systems Administrators leading the industry in ground systems solutions. This role entails the design, development, implementation, integration, and sustainment of our compute, network, and storage infrastructure. The position also focuses on platform modernization by incorporating emerging technologies to optimize performance and efficiency. Utilizing DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies, tools, and automation, the role is critical in streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating software release cycles. As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and operational environments of a large-scale program that supports a critical national asset, ensuring its reliability and innovation in line with mission objectives.

Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility in Aurora CO.

What You Will Do

• Platform Development and Optimization: Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, and support of platform and infrastructure environments across build, integration & test, and production stages. Focus on ensuring these environments are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability within cloud-based ecosystems
• Best Practices and Automation: Utilize industry and company best practices to enhance scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency, while reducing deployment time and automating configuration management processes
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement resilient and scalable platform solutions
• Security and Compliance Integration: Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management
• Operational Support: Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• RedHat Linux Expertise: Proven experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems
• Experience implementing infrastructure/platform pipelines resulting in deployed services (CI/CD) Automation Tools Proficiency: Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to streamline infrastructure deployment and management
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification: Must meet Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II requirements, such as holding a Security+ CE or equivalent certification
• Active and Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

We Prefer

• Infrastructure Expertise: background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies
• DevSecOps Framework: Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework
• Cyber knowledge and system implementation / Design decomposition
• Containerization and Infrastructure Design: Proficiency in designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Podman
• Experience with CI/CD Tools: Hands‑on experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab and Helm
• COTS/FOSS Products: Experience in installation, configuration, and integration of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) products

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

Relocation Eligibility

Location: Aurora, CO

We Are RTX As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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, and holidays.
• 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.