Senior Platform Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-09-03

Country :

United States of America

Location :

MA801 : Marlborough, MA 1001 Boston Post Road Building 2, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

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 :

DoD Clearance : Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to integrate software developed in C++, C and Java on hardware operating RedHat and Windows all within a Layer3 network. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems. You can expect to support multiple programs and multiple platforms within a software product line. Software Engineering positions include working on a variety of different tasks including implementing OS level configurations to support applications and cyber requirements. A person who is successful in this role understands and utilizes agile software development methods, automation, and continuous integration.

This position is on-site in Marlborough Massachusetts.  Occasional travel will be expected to stakeholder sites.

What You Will Do

Support and Improvement of our DevSecOps Pipeline.  This role requires passion to drive improvement via test automation, creative solutions and elimination of non-value steps.

Handle emergency situations that stop the pipeline and address quickly and efficiently.

Collaborative with engineers of all levels.

Debug and correct stability issues in our many software baselines.

Configure and install Operating Systems (RHEL).

Configure and install Network Switches (Dell, Cisco, etc.)

Configure and install other network devices responsible for providing program system requirements (NAS devices, terminal servers, etc.)

Perform integration and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools that run on a Linux operating system.

Maintenance and enhancement of the tooling infrastructure.

Possible opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Experience with scripting languages (E.g. Perl, Python, Bash).

Experience with ClearCase, Git or other configuration management tools.

Experience with configuring, deploying, and maintaining Linux operating systems.

Experience developing software using C++, C and Java.

The ability to obtain and maintain a US secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with DevSecOps and test automation using Jenkins and Grafana for virtualization.

Experience with configuration of network devices.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code

Experience with automated Windows setup, deployment and maintenance

Experience with hardening Windows environments

Experience with hardening RedHat Linux environments

Experience with virtualization

Experience with integrating windows environments with monitoring solutions such as Splunk and McAfee TACC.

Experience with DISM, PowerShell, .Net, bash, etc.

Experience with RedHat IDM

Experience with RedHat Linux system administration

Experience with Collaborator or other source code review tool.

Experience with Coverity or other static analysis tools.

Experience with GIT, Jira, Artifactory, BitBucket, Coverity, Grafana.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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 : https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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