Senior Infrastructure​/Networking Engineer

Senior Infrastructure / Networking Engineer – Collins Aerospace

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America. This is a primarily on‑site position.

Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph. U.S. citizenship required.

• Assist in decision‑making and idea generation to enhance products beyond existing standards.
• Design, develop, test, and deliver advanced high‑capacity systems that process modern communications.
• Collaborate with experienced R&D members on system development and deployments for national defense.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, working autonomously and collaboratively.
• Generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and management.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

• STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience. If no degree, at least 9 years of experience.
• Experience supporting multiple programs in system development.
• Proficiency with Python or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with Linux (Red Hat based distributions) and system administration.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑grade networking equipment (Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware, Hyper‑V.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and configuration management systems (Puppet, Ansible, Salt).
• Experience designing and deploying networks and data centers.
• Ability to verify and validate software and system performance.
• Team‑orientated with independent work capability.
• Ready to obtain and maintain U.S. government Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph after start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with user‑interface development.
• Knowledge of enterprise‑grade storage equipment.
• Object‑oriented programming skills.
• Advanced scripting (Python or similar).
• Understanding of telecommunications or signal‑processing concepts.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container platforms.
• Process‑improvement expertise.
• Automated system deployment experience.
• Existing TS/SCI clearance active within the last 24 months.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental coverages (e.g., pet, home & auto, critical illness, identity theft).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits, including Ovia Health and fertility support.
• Autism and employee assistance programs with counseling services.
• Wellness incentives, virtual doctor visits, and child/elder care services.
• Relocation assistance available.
• And more.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class.

Students or veterans with disabilities receive affirmative action employment consideration in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

We anticipate the application window closing approximately 40 days from the posting date. Salary range: $82,000–$164,000. For more information and  our website.