Senior Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Platform Architect (On with Security Clearance

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference by solving the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and significant investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities that 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 threats. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

About the Role

The Platform Engineering group is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, Infrastructure Platform Architect to ensure the successful delivery of enterprise infrastructure for one of our premier programs. This role is pivotal in architecting an infrastructure platform that is consistent, scalable, and efficient, ultimately reducing overall program deployment times.

You will join a team responsible for development and operational environments comprising a mix of servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware. These environments serve as the enterprise backbone for product development and testing for a large-scale program. Operating at the intersection of product, platform, and users, you will translate developer needs into usable platform capabilities. The role demands strong frontend engineering instincts backed by solid backend infrastructure knowledge, requiring you to leverage industry best practices to architect, develop, and implement modern platform solutions.

Location and Work Model

This position is onsite at our campus in Plano, TX. Applicants must be located in the area or willing to relocate. 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.

Hiring Process and Application

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though business necessity may alter this timeline. Please note that this role requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only citizens are eligible for such clearances. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.