Senior Principal Platform Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on developing cloud native systems and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges in the aerospace and defense sectors. You will collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative solutions using DevOps practices and infrastructure as code. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud native technologies and DevOps.
• Expertise in automated infrastructure testing and large system deployments.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on product development using DevOps and IAC tools.
• Manage documentation according to established procedures.
• Automate processes with scripting languages.

Skills

Cloud Native Container Orchestration

Service Mesh Technologies

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Jenkins

Linux

Kubernetes

Git

Python

Bash

Ruby

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Gov Cloud

Atlassian Tool Suite

HashiCorp Consul

HashiCorp Vault

HashiCorp Nomad

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX234: Richardson 1717 CityLine 1717 East CityLine Drive Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Principal Platform Engineer to support the development and implementation of common platform service products focused on Cloud Native Edge systems. This exciting opportunity will involve working with a team to leverage your expertise in cloud native container orchestration platforms and service mesh technologies.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a team to develop products for the project using a variety of DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools.
• Manage and maintain assigned documents in accordance with established procedures.
• Develop modernized software infrastructure products utilizing DevOps tools such as Ansible, Chef, and the Atlassian Tool suite.
• Build scripts to automate processes using Python, Bash, and Ruby.
• Support cloud-based products such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Gov Cloud as needed.
• Complete assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud native container orchestration platforms, Service Mesh, automated infrastructure testing of large system deployments using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Jenkins (Ansible and Terraform highly preferred), Linux, Kubernetes, and code/artifact control tools such as Git.
• Senior level technical consulting experience including experience interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of enterprise application development and deployment processes.
• Experience with small form-factor computer infrastructures (ARM, 3U VPX, FPGA).
• Experience using RTX Modern Software Factory development environment.
• Exposure to public cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.) infrastructure environments.
• Experience with HashiCorp products including Consul, Vault, Nomad, and Terraform.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional lifeand accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across theworld, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian,military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again andagain.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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, 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. 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.

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