Senior Platform DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

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 without Polygraph

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

 

As a Senior Platform DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and modernizing platform infrastructure to support mission-critical systems. You will work on a team responsible for development and operational environments for a large program producing a strategic national asset. Your contributions will drive efficiency, innovation, and collaboration while accelerating release cycles.

 

Note: This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility in Aurora CO.

 

What You Will Do

 

• Modernize platform architecture by incorporating emerging technologies and DevOps/DevSecOps tools
• Transition tightly coupled systems to infrastructure-independent solutions
• Develop, configure, and support build, integration, test, and deployment pipelines
• Automate configuration management to improve scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and agile development teams to create robust platform solutions
• Integrate security and compliance measures, including encryption and access management, into the platform
• Provide operational support for platform infrastructure and services

 

Qualifications You Must Have

 

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with programming or scripting languages, including Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, or Go
• Experience with RedHat Linux, including system administration tasks
• Active and Current TS/SCI security clearance is required on Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 

Qualifications We Prefer

 

• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, or GitLab
• Experience troubleshooting applications and infrastructure services on Linux-based operating systems
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef
• Experience developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework
• Background in COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration
• Certification meeting DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)

 

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 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 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

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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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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