Platform Infrastructure Engineer
RTX· Defense· Oct 22, 2026 · 6d ago
Tewksbury, MA
Hybrid
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-10-22 Country:
United States of America Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord 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:
DoD Clearance: Secret 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
We are seeking a Platform Infrastructure Engineer to join the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) software department supporting the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) SW Integrated Product Team (IPT). The LTAMDS SW IPT is responsible for developing, integrating, and testing and deploying software solutions for advanced radar systems in the missile defense domain. The Platform Infrastructure Engineer will join the Platform, COTS & Infrastructure team developing and maintaining COTS and Operating Systems (OSs).
What You Will Do
Red Hat Linux (or vendor equivalent) administration
Contribute to the evolution of our Continuous Integration CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) infrastructure with Jenkins, GitLab, and Ansible, enabling automated test, build, and deploy pipelines
Troubleshoot applications & infrastructure services on Linux based OS.
Coordinate with the team to incorporate cyber based solutions to tactical system
Collaborate across teams to define requirements and dependencies on OS(s), COTS and Hardware
Support full lifecycle integration including OS setup, test execution, regression analysis, and root cause resolution of site issues.
Support software teams with integration and testing of software systems across Linux-based server platform and radar sensor hardware (RHEL, FPGAs, and sensor hardware)
Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of deliverables
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience
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
Experience in deployment and debugging in Linux and DevSecOps Environments
Experience with network, performance, and system health monitoring
Direct experience with hardware-software-COTS integration, including radar or other similar systems
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with missile defense systems, radar, or DoD large-scale systems
Prior participation in SW FQT preparation and execution
Prior experience working at government deployed sites as some travel maybe required (%10 percent)
Experience with the following tools and technologies: C , C, Perl, Python, Bash, DOORS, Jenkins, MATLAB, and/or Grafana
Experience in formal qualification testing of embedded software products
Experience in formal qualification testing of software products integrated together as a complex software deployment
Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Automation & Build: Jenkins, GitLab, Artifactory, Conan, Ansible, CMake, GCC
Test Frameworks: Robot Framework, Squish, Google Test/Mock
Hardware Integration: FPGAs, radar sensor interfaces, high-bandwidth data systems, SNMP
Experience with Container Platforms (e.g. Podman, Docker, Kubernetes)
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– Relocation assistance is available
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
This position requires a 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
This position is in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Living in Massachusetts means you’ll have easy access to the ocean and locations of historical significance. You can enjoy varied outdoor activities ranging from hiking and camping to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Massachusetts is recognized as one of the best states to call “home.
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.
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