Principal Platform Engineer (OnSite)

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 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. 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. At Raytheon Technologies (RTX), you will play a pivotal role as a Principal Platform Engineer , contributing to the design, deployment, and modernization of cutting-edge systems. Your expertise in Linux server administration, Kubernetes development, and DevSecOps practices will drive impactful solutions for critical defense and aerospace projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging industry’s best practices to optimize performance, scalability, and security across on-premises and cloud-based environments. Note This role is based on site in Richardson, TX. What you do Design and implement system updates and upgrades with a focus on Linux server administration and Kubernetes development Deploy, integrate, and support containerized platforms using modern orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker Architect, develop, and support build/test pipelines optimized for performance across virtualized and cloud environments Provision platform, storage, and networking resources for on-premises COTS infrastructure using modernized technologies Collaborate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and provide project status updates as required Mentor and assist engineers with tool usage, issue resolution, and adherence to best practices   Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience Experience with integration, cloud technologies, containerization, and Infrastructure/Platform as a Service Proficiency in Linux development and microservices architecture Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, or similar tools Active and Current TS/SCI security clearance is required Day 1.