Senior Principle Infrastructure Engineer (onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA541: 22110 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22110 Pacific Boulevard Building CC3, Sterling, VA, 20166-6913 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.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

Top Secret - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Principal Infrastructure Engineer. This position is located onsite in Dulles, VA and requires an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility. Active and current TSSCI is highly desired.

Collins is managing a new program to integrate and deploy a battle management capability for the Navy’s long range fires mission, centered on integrating moderate-to-high TRL software applications into cloud environments and on-prem hardware. The systems will ultimately deploy to Navy sites for customer-led test and evaluation. The program uses modern engineering methods including MBSE, DevSecOps and Agile Scrum at Scale.

We’re seeking a Senior Principal Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and integrate cutting-edge data center environments and infrastructure solutions for distributed, mission-critical systems. In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in supporting secure cloud, on-prem, and tactical shipboard deployments and delivering secure, scalable, and state-of-the-art environments to provide critical cutting-edge capabilities to the warfighter. 

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical leadership in configuring, managing, and developing infrastructure and COTS components in systems supporting the warfighter 
• Design, develop, and maintain secure, automated infrastructure solutions in both Windows and Linux environments. 
• Deploy state-of-the-art environments supporting the warfighter using cutting-edge technologies. 
• Utilize tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Helm, and Ansible to enhance operational capabilities. 
• Support software tool customization and automation, including deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., cyber, software, and systems engineers) to ensure compliance with security, performance, and deployment requirements. 
• Oversee COTS/FOSS product installation, integration, and system deployment using automation frameworks. 
• Maintain and support on-premise hardware infrastructure, including server hardware and associated systems. 
• Administer container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. 
• Maintain familiarity with classified cloud environments such as Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) to support operational needs. 
• Update system documentation and communicate risks related to performance, availability, or security. 
• Engage with the Navy customer and stakeholders at Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), sprint demos, and formal reviews such as Design Reviews.
• Some Local and CONUS travel will be required, opportunities for more are available if desired. Local travel for customer meetings (approximately 10%). Additional periodic CONUS travel to support integration and test may be required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required (CISSP preferred). 
• Proficiency in Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server administration. 
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Ansible) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Helm). 
• Familiarity with on-premise hardware infrastructure and classified cloud environments (e.g., C2S). 
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to start date. Existing TS/SCI highly desired
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum processes and enterprise application deployment. 
• Experience with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure). 
• Proficiency with pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, and Jenkins. 
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash). 

• Active Ts/Sci

What We Offer​:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• And More!

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
• Learn More & Apply Now!​

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. 

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day

The salary range for this role is 137,000 USD - 275,000 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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