Job Information
RTX Corporation Platform Engineer II in mckinney, Texas
Date Posted:
2026-04-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD 2501 W University Dr WING D BLDG
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:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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.
The Software organization develops the applications that drive missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems, as well as the integration and test software. These applications integrate firmware, operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control capabilities to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer II to join our Electro-Optical & Infrared (EO/IR) Solutions Engineering Team in McKinney, TX, which is part of our Advanced Products & Solutions group.
What You Will Do:
In this role you will design, implement, test, and maintain the infrastructure and tooling that enables the development of Electro-Optical & Infrared Solutions software for Raytheon’s Advanced Products & Solutions group. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking to help us accelerate our time to market, improve the velocity and reduce the cognitive load of the development teams, and standardize workflows across a growing organization allowing us to scale efficiently.
Work closely with cyber security, software engineers, systems engineers, and implementation teams to ensure security, performance, and deployment compliance.
Develop modern, robust DevOps strategies, practices, and tools to accelerate software deployment, development, and verification.
Automate the deployment of cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to eliminate manual processes
Standardize, optimize and maintain CICD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable build, test and analysis automations
Work directly with DevOps, infrastructure software, and cloud services such as Helm, Golang, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Podman, Kubernetes, and AWS GovCloud.
Improve Developer Experience (DevEx) by providing easy to use tools and documentation
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with container orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm
Experience with computer scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python and Experience with the Linux operating system
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with CICD pipeline implementation using GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Advanced experience troubleshooting performance, reliability, and availability issues across Linux-based platforms and infrastructure services
Experience configuring and deploying Kubernetes applications with Helm
Hands on experience building container images
VM and container hardening and vulnerability analysis experience
Repository management experience with tools such as Artifactory or Nexus
Familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi
Software development experience in at least one major programming language such as C++, Java, Go, Rust, or Python
Working knowledge of Monitoring/Observability frameworks such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
Package management experience with tools such as npm, Conan, Maven, or Cargo
Experience with Static Code Analysis tools such as SonarQube and Coverity
Familiar with relational databases: SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
AWS experience, including services such as EC2, IAM, EKS, S3, CloudWatch, and VPC
Hands-on experience with Git for version control and GitLab for repository management.
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 Offered Based on Eligibility
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
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.
Clearance Information: 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
Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful McKinney, TX. https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location
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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