Date Posted:2026-06-24
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: 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 Type: TS/SCI without Polygraph
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
We are seeking a
Senior. Principal Platform EngineerPipeline to design, architect, and develop the CI/CD pipelines, automation, and tool chains that enable secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery across our hybrid-cloud enterprise. These environments-a mix of servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware-provide the backbone for development, integration, and test activities for a large Program delivering a critical national asset.
This role requires deep expertise in CI/CD systems, DevSecOps automation, and pipeline architecture, with the technical ability to engineer, extend, and optimize tools-not just use them. The Sr. Principal Pipeline Engineer will architect, develop, automate, and maintain core pipeline services using tools such as AWS, RHEL, Ansible, Artifactory, Jenkins, GitLab, and Terraform to support our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and secure software supply chain objectives.
Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility in Aurora CO.
What You Will Do- You will design, architect, and modernize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure, automated, and repeatable software delivery
- You will architect and manage enterprise pipeline tools, including Artifactory repositories, Jenkins automation frameworks, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, developing custom integrations, plugins, and configurations as needed
- You will develop software packages using Maven, Docker, Helm, PyPI, YUM, Conan, and similar tools to support automated build, test, and release workflows
- You will develop and integrate Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) into automated pipeline processes to support software supply chain security
- You will design automated hybrid-cloud workflows using tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- You will build, package, and deploy containerized applications into Kubernetes environments using automated CI/CD workflows, including developing and troubleshooting container images, Helm charts, and deployment manifests used within the pipeline
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)-such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Physics-and a minimum 10 years of related work experience
- Experience architecting, developing, automating, and maintaining enterprise-scale CI/CD systems including Artifactory, Jenkins, and GitLab (not just using these tools, but designing and implementing them)
- Experience building, packaging, and deploying containerized applications using CI/CD workflows integrated with Kubernetes environments
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible; Docker or Podman, and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes or Rancher
- Active and Current TS/SCI security clearance is required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience designing and operating large-scale CI/CD pipelines and software delivery ecosystems
- Expert-level knowledge of Git and modern branching strategies
- Experience with RHEL Linux systems
- Experience implementing Scaled Agile Frameworks
- Programming experience with Python, Bash, Ruby, or related languages
- Background in installing, configuring, automating, and integrating COTS/FOSS products-specifically architecting and extending Artifactory, Jenkins, and GitLab
- Ability to apply creative, out-of-the-box thinking to resolve complex technical issues
- Knowledge of problem management practices and ServiceNow
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar on-prem/self-hosted infrastructure)
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 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
This position requires 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:
Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.
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.
