Software Platform Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-04



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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ 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 after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Join our dynamic team at Raytheon as a Software Platform Engineer II, where you will contribute to the development of modernized software infrastructure that supports critical defense initiatives. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the safety and security of our nation. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on projects that protect our warfighters.

This Position will be staffed in Aurora CO.

What You Will Do

• Support infrastructure/DevOps build and automation activities utilizing programming/scripting skills (Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, and Java) and continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Participate in collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.

• Develop Modernized Software Infrastructure utilizing DevOps tools such as: Ansible, Chef, and the Atlassian Tool suite.

• Develop DevOps concepts, Containerization, and related product development for our program’s new modernized Infrastructure systems using tools such as: Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes.

• Collaborate with other disciplines and senior technical staff, in addition to producing planning and technical work products for internal customers to form original solutions to complex problems.

• Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems and Software Infrastructure Engineers.

 
Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

• Experience in software development utilizing scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Java, Bash, or Shell.

• 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued DoD: TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

 
Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to apply basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems.

• Knowledge or experience with Linux, Windows, or related system operating systems at the command-line interface.

• Experience using development tools such as Ansible, Chef, Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes, GIT, Jenkins, Jira, or Confluence.

• Familiarity with network design and architecture schemes.

• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Google Cloud, or GovCloud.

• Exposure to DevSecOps toolsets, either as a user or implementer.

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including Agile methodologies.

• Experience with cybersecurity concepts is a plus.

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

• This position requires the ability to obtain 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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