Principal Platform Engineer / Linux (OnSite)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-09-08
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA
**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:**

TS/SCI with Polygraph

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.

We bring 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.

Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is seeking a **Principal Platform Engineer / Linux** with well-rounded Linux Infrastructure Engineering expertise to join an agile product team.

The Ideal candidate will have experience in both traditional infrastructure design; provisioning of platform, storage, and networking resources for existing on-premises infrastructure hardware that ideally also has experience in emerging DevOps/DevSecOps & Modernized technologies.

The Principal Platform Engineer would be engaged in the design and implementation of the system updates and upgrades with Focus on the Linux Server / Linux OS expertise and will interface both with the Program’s Sr. Management and the Customer for Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) as required.

The **Principal Platform Engineer / Linux** would be involved with development, implementation of traditional compute/network/storage systems and related deployments, as well as support improving the program platform’s over-arching design through new emerging technologies.

This includes existing operating systems and existing server hardware designs, as well as supporting the design and development of new modernized system architectures.

**Note** This position is based in Aurora CO and will be working within a Secure Compartmented Integration Facility (SCIF) and may require some travel (10% or less) to customer sites for support and possible on call support/overtime

**What You Will Do**

+ You will leverage company and industry with the best practices and capabilities to develop and communicate implementation, of infrastructure solutions
+ You will maintain existing systems through Linux Based Tools and manage the COTS stack on the system to support program needs
+ You will assist in training other Jr engineers to support the Program / team as needed to support program Operations
+ You will assist with integration of the selected platform provisioning tool such as VMWare
+ You will be the focal point for the equipment room (lab) to ensure that all computer network and storage resources are properly allocated and maintained for the program’s use
+ You will ensure that the COTS stack and versioning is consistent across the platform; and will work with the team to make updates as necessary
+ You will travel to customer sites to assist with system updates and deliveries when necessary

**Qualifications You Must Have**

+ Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum of 8 years of related work experience
+ Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g. scrum, SAFe)
+ Experience with VMware
+ Experience with programming languages (E.g. Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, Go)
+ Current TS/SCI / CI Poly issued security clearance is required day 1.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

**Qualifications We Prefer**

+ Experience with Linux LDAP for creating Linux based accounts and managing roles and permissions
+ Experience with Linux Bash scripting for task automation and management of existing scripts
+ Experience with modern technologies such as Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher etc
+ Good understanding of Agile Development processes
+ Notional experience with Windows & Windows Server OS
+ General / Notional Experience in Networks; SAN/NAS designs and implementation
+ Cisco IOS / Fiber Switch Familiarity
+ Cisco Server Hardware / ILO Remote Management
+ Sun Microsystems Server Management

**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

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

+ Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role
+ Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

This position requires security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA

CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: **Aurora, CO** : https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

+ We Are RTX

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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