Software Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Richardson, Texas, is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer for a mission‑critical program in Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. You will design scalable CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and secure cloud operations for an onsite role.

You will collaborate across Development, QA, and Operations teams, apply IaC, and drive DevSecOps best practices in a defense environment. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience writing and maintaining Groovy-based CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Jenkins or GitLab; includes integration of Java-based applications and scripting in Python or Bash.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications using Docker or Helm, with experience to perform Kubernetes application-level debugging.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable software deployments using Jenkins, Groovy, Bamboo, GitLab CICD.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Helm; troubleshoot issues in Kubernetes at the application level.
• Monitor and improve system performance, uptime, observability, and disaster recovery readiness in both local and hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and IA teams to optimize performance and standardize secure DevOps workflows.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution for CI/CD and deployment pipeline issues.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to support automation, vulnerability scanning, and secure build practices.
• Help establish DevSecOps best practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards across the program.

Skills

Groovy-based CI/CD pipelines

Linux

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Java (preferred)

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

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 - Current

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 freedoms 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 DevSecOps Engineer to join our high-impact team supporting a mission-critical program within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SISR) business unit. We’re seeking an Engineer who can bring their development fundamentals, a passion for automation, and hands‑on expertise in Groovy‑based CI/CD pipelines, Linux operating systems, and cloud‑native container orchestration. You will help design scalable systems, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, ensure infrastructure reliability, and foster a culture of collaboration between Development, QA, and Operations. This is an onsite role located in Richardson, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable software deployments using Jenkins, Groovy, Bamboo, GitLab CICD.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Helm; troubleshoot issues in Kubernetes at the application level.
• Monitor and improve system performance, uptime, observability, and disaster recovery readiness in both local and hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and IA teams to optimize performance and standardize secure DevOps workflows.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution for CI/CD and deployment pipeline issues.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to support automation, vulnerability scanning, and secure build practices.
• Help establish DevSecOps best practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards across the program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience writing and maintaining Groovy-based CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Jenkins or GitLab; includes integration of Java-based applications and scripting in Python or Bash.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications using Docker or Helm, with experience to perform Kubernetes application-level debugging (e.g., troubleshooting pods, services, and Helm deployments).
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI 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 using a compiled programming language such as Java (preferred) to build or maintain large-scale software systems, and at least 2 years of experience using a scripting language like Groovy or Bash (preferred) for writing automation scripts or CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins files, GitLab CICD yamls).
• Experience managing package repositories such as Artifactory, Harbor, or Nexus, including the use of Maven, Helm, Docker, or YUM for custom package creation and mirroring in air‑gapped or restricted environments.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go
• Experience with Agile principles, to include Agile systems engineering practices and understanding of Agile roles
• Technical leadership or team lead experience
• Good oral and written communication skills as well as good collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment

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 Eligible – Relocation assistance is available.

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_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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. _

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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, 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.