Platform Engineer Team Lead (onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-02-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-C27 ~ 1727 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C27
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 Type:
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 Software Platform team has an immediate need for a Platform Engineer Team Lead. Responsibilities include leading the effort for Site Deployment activities to deliver the physical compute, network, storage environments to the customer's locations in the Continental United States (CONUS) and abroad.

The Platform Engineer Team Lead will be working with the program's Facilities Integration Team (FIT) deployment teams and will coordinate with customers in the onsite installation of hardware components and systems throughout the globe.

The ideal individual needs to be a highly motivated self-starter that can quickly learn/adapt to complex situations/problems, identify root cause, formulate corrective action plans, communicate effectively and drive to completion/resolution.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design implementation and deployment of IT infrastructure projects, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud solutions
• Manage a team of engineers, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• You will Lead teams of 2-4 engineers in daily tasking while on site

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 8 years of related work experience
• Experience in a leadership position
• Experience with Datacenter design, development and deployment
• Experience with field/site deployment of complex computer networks, storage, and COTS based systems
• Current TS/SCI & CI Poly security clearance is required day 1.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Able to read and interpret detailed cable and system wiring diagrams to aid in the installation of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Hardware
• COTS Platform hardware installation experience
• A strong understanding of basic power, grounding, and signal types including cabling and related Networking (CAT-5/CAT-5E/CAT-6), Coaxial Cable, and various Fiber-optic cabling designs and types
• Experience with Various Drawing types, AutoCAD/Visio/PDF
• Familiarity of Broadcom/VMware
• Understanding of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Management exposure for schedule tracking
• Logistics and scheduling experience
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities for the implementation and deployment of systems
• Experience with creating and reviewing Basis of Estimate (BOE) required support to provision the installation and configuration of hardware and virtualized systems

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

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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 Department of State government website here: ;br>
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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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