Senior Platform Engineer – DoD-Cleared Radar & C2 Systems

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Missile Defense Sensors Software Department. This onsite role in US-MA (Woburn TEWKSBURY programs) focuses on platform design, integration, automation, and performance optimization for radar and C2 systems.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has experience in platform design, automation, and cybersecurity best practices, and possesses the ability to work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Linux platform engineering and administration
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and/or virtualization tools (VMware/KVM)
• Experience with scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with CI/CD systems and secure build/deployment architectures
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform architecture and modernization strategies for mission-critical radar and C2 systems.
• Lead development and management of secure, automated build, test, and release processes using CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of application software into system platforms.
• Optimize platform performance, reliability, and scalability for defense programs.
• Implement and maintain secure computing environments adhering to cybersecurity standards.
• Lead system-level integration, troubleshooting, and debugging of platform issues.
• Advance platform automation and monitoring using Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Provide Agile/Scrum/Kanban leadership and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

VMware/KVM (Virtualization)

Python

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

Grafana

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Missile Defense Sensors Software Department. This onsite role in US-MA (Woburn TEWKSBURY programs) focuses on platform design, integration, automation, and performance optimization for radar and C2 systems.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has experience in platform design, automation, and cybersecurity best practices, and possesses the ability to work in