Associate Director, AI Application Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA 2501 W University Dr WING A BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Software Engineering is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Associate Director Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Engineer to drive applied AI innovation across classified and unclassified environments. This individual will directly contribute to hands-on development organizational enablement secure deployment of AI/Machine Learning (ML) capabilities and advanced research transition. The ideal candidate is not a theorist but a proven executor who delivers real capability into programs and generates business value.

What You Will Do

• Integrate and deploy AI/ML models especially Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging architectures
• Build and operate secure AI pipelines across cloud tactical and embedded environments
• Transition prototypes into production systems; support applied research maturation
• Provide organizational enablement through guidance training and best practices
  Collaborate across engineering research program leadership and customers
• Evaluate new technologies ensuring compliance with security and government standards
• Contribute to proposals and technical communication
• Design integrate and govern agentic AI systems with guardrails and operational safety
• Apply agent-based workflows that improve engineering and mission execution

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 12 years relevant experience
• Experience as an AI Practitioner applying AI technologies to solve challenges including SW Dev SW Security automation and operational workflows
• Experience with delivery of production AI systems
• Experience designing training and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced machinelearning models including implementing secure ML Ops and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with Python and modern machine -learning frameworks
• Experience deploying AI in cloud and constrained/embedded environments
  Experience leading workstreams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued TS/SCI security clearance after day 1. U.S. Citizenship is required as only US Citizens can acquire clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with delivery of production AI systems
• Classified program experience
• Embedded AI optimization experience
• Integration of AI into legacy/multi-domain systems
• Familiarity with government AI assurance and safety standards
• Active U.S. Government issued TS/SCI security clearance

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: : McKinney TX Tucson AZ Tewksbury MA

• We Are RTX

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 157200 USD - 298800 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 candidates 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 companys 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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