C5i Principal Platform Engineer

RTX

Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States
Base: 107,500 - 204,500 usd; bonus/equity: annual ...
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Linux platform engineering expertise
Docker kubernetes terraform ansible
Ci/cd pipeline architecture jenkins gitlab
** RTX is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to support its C5I mission systems within the Missile Defense Sensors Software Department in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform engineering, particularly in DevSecOps and related technologies, while also being required to obtain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning the platform architecture and defining modernization strategies for C5I mission systems within the Missile Defense Sensors department.
  • Candidates must lead cross-program integration efforts while establishing platform engineering standards across multiple product lines.
  • The position offers a salary range of 107,500 USD to 204,500 USD with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

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** RTX is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to support its C5I mission systems within the Missile Defense Sensors Software Department in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform engineering, particularly in DevSecOps and related technologies, while also being required to obtain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. **

Salary

Base: 107,500 - 204,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible work schedules

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Linux platform engineering expertise
  • Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible
  • CI/CD pipeline architecture Jenkins GitLab
  • Python Bash PowerShell scripting
  • Mission-critical system design
  • DevSecOps transformation leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Radar and C2 system knowledge
  • Classified environment experience
  • High-availability distributed architectures
  • Cross-program architecture influence
  • Customer-facing technical leadership
  • Agile JIRA Confluence familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field
  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active or obtainable Secret security clearance
  • Expert-level Linux administration skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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