Sr. Principal Digital Platform Engineer- Kubernetes - 100% remote

Position Overview:

This Sr. Principal Platform Engineer will design, implement, and maintain Raytheon-wide orchestration and container management platforms using Kubernetes to support software and solutions across various environments, including air-gapped and cloud infrastructures. The role includes collaborating across teams, prioritizing new features, and driving infrastructure automation with CI/CD.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and enhance pipelines, processes, and systems for Kubernetes cluster optimization.
• Automate infrastructure across VMware, bare metal, AWS GovCloud, Azure for Government, and air-gapped networks.
• Serve as a Kubernetes SME, supporting the DevSecOps ecosystem across diverse environments.
• Establish monitoring tools and best-practice response processes.
• Collaborate with programs, engineers, and peers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors in STEM and 8 years of direct experince or a master's degree in STEM and 5 years of direct experience
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/Jenkins) and automation using Python, Golang, or Bash.
• Experience with Kubernetes installation, configuration, and support in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with Terraform and Packer for infrastructure as code.
• Experience with Rancher RKE2, OpenShift, VMware Tanzu or similar platforms.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance."

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven ability to design and operate secure, scalable, high-performing systems.
• Experience deploying platforms in regulated and air-gapped environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, including Helm, ArgoCD, and Kustomize.
• Agile team experience and excellent 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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