RTX Corporation Tucson, AZ 85702
Date Posted:
2025-01-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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 Platform Reliability Engineer will report to the Program Digital Services organization, supporting the design, maintenance, and implementation of Kubernetes-based orchestration and container management platforms. This role focuses on optimizing platform performance, resolving technical issues, and introducing enhancements to meet Raytheon’s program needs.
What You Will Do:
+ Collaborate with programs, engineers, and Digital Technology peers to understand requirements and solve challenges.
+ Partner with infrastructure, networking, and application development teams to forecast capacity and demand.
+ Provide advanced support for Kubernetes clusters, ensuring availability, scalability, and reliability.
+ Configure and maintain infrastructure across VMware, AWS GovCloud, Azure for Government, bare metal, and restricted networks.
+ Implement monitoring tools and dashboards with best practices for error detection, defect elimination, and system optimization.
Qualifications You Must Have:
+ Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
+ Experience in deploying, monitoring, and supporting Kubernetes clusters in cloud and on-premises environments.
+ Experience with Kubernetes platforms either Rancher RKE2, OpenShift, and VMware Tanzu.
+ 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:
+ Experience deploying cloud-native platforms in classified and unclassified environments.
+ Experience with design and operate secure, high-performing Kubernetes systems.
+ Experience with VMware, AWS GovCloud, and Azure for Government.
+ Experience with tools like Terraform, Helm, Python, Go, and Bash.
+ Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools like ArgoCD, Packer, Helm, and Kustomize.
+ Experience in observability and monitoring solutions such as Grafana, Prometheus, Alert Manager, and Loki.
+ Experience in troubleshooting skills with distributed systems and CNCF tools.
+ Agile team experience and a collaborative mindset.
+ Experience with Kubernetes advancements and CNCF ecosystem developments.
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.
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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.