Principal Platform IAC Engineer
RTX· Defense· Oct 19, 2026 · 9d ago
Aurora, CO
In office
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$216K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-10-19 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 Principal Platform IAC Engineer , you will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and modernizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions within a hybrid-cloud environment. This position involves hands-on engineering work as well as documentation and baseline control to support the development of a strategic national asset. You will apply your expertise in automation, containerization, and cloud technologies to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility Aurora, CO.
What You Will Do
Leverage company and industry best practices to deploy, implement, modernize, and support IaC solutions.
Customize and automate software tools, including the deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts using frameworks such as Ansible and scripting languages like Python.
Integrate container development and orchestration solutions, including Kubernetes and Docker.
Design, architect, develop, and support build/test pipelines optimized for performance and scalability across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud-based environments.
Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers on specialized tool usage and issue resolution, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
Apply advanced knowledge of Python development, Helm chart engineering, and Kubernetes operations to enhance secure deployment solutions.
Document engineering processes and maintain baseline control for the program environment
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with integration, cloud technologies, containerization, Infrastructure/Platform as a Service, Linux development, and microservices
Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, or similar toolsets
Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)
Active and Current TS/SCI 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 application deployments to Kubernetes.
Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite, Cucumber, Eclipse, GIT
Experience implementing Scaled Agile Frameworks
Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory)
Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C , C#, Go)General working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization Background in COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration Security Plus Certification
Current / Existing CI Poly is highly preferred
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
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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: state.gov
Location: Aurora, CO.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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