Platform Engineer II

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C27 ~ 1727 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C27 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 with 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 Platform Engineer II, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and maintenance of a modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solution within a hybrid-cloud environment. This environment, which includes servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware, serves as the backbone for product development and testing of a large-scale project contributing to a critical national asset. You will engage in hands-on engineering tasks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful implementation of IaC solutions. Your work will directly impact on the efficiency, scalability, and security of our infrastructure, enabling the delivery of innovative solutions to meet mission-critical needs. What You Will Do Develop, maintain, and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible and TerraformPerform Linux system administration tasks, including configuration and management of RHEL (6.0+)Integrate and maintain Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open SourceSoftware (FOSS) products, including LDAP, Tenable, and ConsulSupport the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud-based and containerized applications, including KubernetesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and supportInfrastructure/Platform as a Service solutionsDocument system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure baseline control and complianceConduct occasional travel to customer sites for upgrades, implementation activities, and troubleshooting as necessary Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of related work experienceExperience with Linux system administration, including RHEL (6.0+)Experience with automation frameworks such as AnsibleExperience with cloud, containerization, and microservices technologiesActive and Current TS/SCI CI Poly 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 Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or SAFeExperience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environmentsExperience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira, Confluence, and BitbucketExperience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and ArtifactoryProficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, or GoExperience with database systems such as Postgres and tools like SonarQubeGeneral working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization technologiesBackground in installing, configuring, and integrating COTS/FOSS productsCurrent CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain 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 InnovationRelocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this roleOnsite 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: Richardson, TX We Are RTX 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms