Date Posted:2026-08-10
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
Join Raytheon Technologies (RTX) as a
Senior. Principal Platform Lead and take on a pivotal role in leading a multi-faceted infrastructure team that supports our project modernization initiatives. You will lead a team of 10-15 Platform/Hardware Engineers, working on program development and sustainment activities in a COTS-based compute environment. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will contribute to the technical success of the team while overseeing their performance, career development, and alignment with organizational goals.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring the successful deployment and integration of complex systems, fostering team growth, and driving program success. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and align with the strategic objectives of the organization.
What You Will Do- Lead and manage a team of 10-15 Platform/Hardware Engineers, providing mentorship, career development, and performance feedback
- Oversee program development and sustainment activities in a Linux and Windows-based COTS compute environment
- Coordinate team staffing, training, and development to meet organizational and program needs
- Support the deployment and installation of complex systems at both CONUS and OCONUS sites, including Linux and Windows systems administration, network design, and COTS assembly and integration
- Monitor and report on program cost, schedule, and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations
- Provide technical guidance to team members and facilitate communication between the program and Functional Engineering Leadership teams
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure customer satisfaction with delivered products and services
- Participate in proposal development, including creating and reviewing cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and presenting to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, specifications, and organizational policies, including ASME Standards, IEEE Specifications, and IPC Standards
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience
- Experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or SAFe
- Experience with program cost and schedule monitoring and reporting
- Experience with the deployment and installation of complex systems
- Experience with ASME Standards, IEEE Specifications, IPC Standards, Windows OS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware solutions
- Experience in toolsets such as Visio, CREO, AutoCAD, cPDM (Windchill), and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Active and Current TS/SCI security clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer- Training or certification in Basis of Estimates (BOE)
- Experience with IPT and CPT leadership processes
- Experience developing and managing product line artifacts
- General experience in networks, including SAN/NAS designs and implementation
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong organizational skills and experience in team development
- Experience with the Agile development lifecycle
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, COAs 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.
