Platform Engineer I

Date Posted:

2026-11-04



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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

The Raytheon team is looking for a Platform Engineer to support the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software (SW) Department. The MDS SW mission is to provide world-class Radar and Command and Control (C2) Software for our customers’ wide array of Surveillance and Warning Systems. We align with the core Agile and DevSecOps principles of collaborative operation across the entire value stream, delivering high-frequency, high-quality deployments to our customers. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern computing languages, platforms, and deployment methodologies.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in platform engineering concepts, an eagerness to learn, the ability to work 100% onsite and collaboratively with a team, and an interest in complex, real-time, safety-critical systems.  

The job location for this opportunity is in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. 

• Work on an agile team responsible for developing and delivering platform solutions for one of the MDS Department’s programs.  
• Specific responsibilities include:  
• Design, develop, and test platform solutions in an agile, collaborative environment.  
• Debug existing platforms and correct deployment or configuration issues.  
• Provide specific input to platform design, including hardware/software trade-offs, modularity, use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components, and system-level requirements analysis.  
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation, platform build processes, and deployment standards.  
• Collaborate with software development teams to ensure seamless integration between platform solutions and application software. 

 

What You Will Learn: 

• The workings of Missile Defense Systems and/or Command and Control (C2) Systems.  
• How to develop, maintain, and deploy platforms supporting large-scale, complex software solutions in an agile environment.  
• Tools and best practices associated with DevSecOps, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) concepts, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code. 

 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related (STEM) discipline.  
• Experience in software build deployments, containerization methodologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).  
• Experience developing and deploying solutions in a team-based development environment using the Agile Scrum or Kanban framework.  
• Excellent communication, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills. 

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with agile management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).  
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and platforms (e.g., Docker, Ansible Tower, Artifactory, GitHub/BitBucket).  
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools for automating platform deployment pipelines.  
• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to complex technical problems.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements.  
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous learning, cross-team collaboration, and training. 

 

What We Offer 

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

• Relocation Eligibility 

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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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