Senior Platform Software Engineer

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

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Department. The MDS Software mission is to provide world-class radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customers' wide array of surveillance and warning systems. Platform Engineers are responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining the critical software infrastructure that underpins these systems.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in platform design, system integration, automation, and performance optimization, as well as the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

This will be an onsite role in either Woburn, MA or Tewksbury, MA depending on the program assigned.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain platform architecture and modernization strategies that support mission-critical radar and Command and/or Control systems.
• Lead the development and management of advanced tools and frameworks to ensure secure, automated build, test and release processes at scale using CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system engineers, and test teams, to ensure seamless integration of application software into system platforms.
• Optimize platform performance, reliability, and scalability to meet the specific needs of defense programs.
• Implement and maintain secure computing environments, adhering to cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
• Lead and execute system-level integration, troubleshooting, and debugging of platform-related issues during development, testing, and operational phases.
• Champion in efforts to improve platform automation and monitoring, leveraging tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Provide leadership in an Agile Scrum/Kanban environment, supporting planning, estimation and technical execution.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Proficiency in Linux platform engineering and administration.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and/or virtualization tools such as VMware/KVM.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash and/or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD systems and/or secure build/deployment architectures.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with network configuration, protocols, and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with large-scale, real-time systems, including radar or Command and Control systems or similar.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Experience with graphing software such as Grafana.
• Experience with Agile management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with advanced performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system platforms.
• Experience in high-availability systems, distributed architectures, or high-performance computing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers to develop technical skills and foster collaboration.
• A passion for continuous learning and cross-team collaboration.

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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical,