Senior. Platform Engineer - Linux (FEP) Onsite

Date Posted:
2025-12-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA
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.Security Clearance:
TS/SCI with Polygraph

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.

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is seeking a talented Senior Platform Linux - (Front End Processor (FEP) Engineer) with experience in traditional infrastructure design to support our Linux based Front End Processing (FEP) system. The FEP Engineer would be engaged in the design and architecture of the system and will interface both with Program IPT Management as well as team members in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to help develop the environment from requirements.

The Senior Platform Linux (FEP) Engineer will support design, development, and implementation of traditional computer/network/storage systems for this effort. This includes getting familiar with existing operating systems and existing server hardware designs to emulate what is needed in the FEP environment.

The Ideal candidate will be well versed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based environments, have a good understanding of traditional on premises Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) infrastructure systems to design, develop, and maintain the program's FEP equipment used as the interface between satellite command and control systems and Ground Terminal (GT) equipment.

Note This position will be in Aurora CO; and some travel (up to 10%) to customer sites may be required to support deployed systems / configurations and testing.

What You Will Do

• You will leverage the company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with design, development, implementation, and support of the on-premises Front End Processor (FEP) solution, to include Software-based FEPs (SoftFEP) or hardware-based appliance FEPs implementations
• You will configure & implement Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) scripts to manage the configuration and troubleshoot the FEP
• You will design, implement, generate code through scripting tools, test, document, and maintain the system
• You will assist with the development of test and integration configurations, optimizing FEP performance across the environment
• You will provide guidance on FEP resource allocation & utilization
• You will assist engineers with tool usage and issues, leveraging standards and best practices
• You will configure and manage network connectivity for the FEP system
• You will operate FEP hardware / software diagnostic tools
• You will set up and configure the FEP software simulator tools
• You will provide support for maintenance & test activities for the factory and within operational facilities

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and a minimum 5 years of related work experience
• Thorough background in on premise RHEL Based infrastructure design
• Experience designing an integrated system that includes network, computer, and specialized FEP equipment
• Experience with configuring and maintaining Common Cryptographic equipment in a secure environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with verification and hardening IT systems in compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Extensive Linux CLI development experience
• Experience in Network designs and implementation
• Experience with the Agile development lifecycle and SAFe agile processes
• Broad experience with automated infrastructure testing of large systems
• Experience using and configuring hardware (e.g., setting up system network time protocol)
• Experience with Cryptologic Equipment configuration and maintenance
• Experience with systems and hardware testing

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

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• 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

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• We Are RTX

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 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 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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