Associate Director

Associate Director– Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application EngineerRaytheon 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 DoIntegrate and deploy AI/ML models, especially Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging architecturesBuild and operate secure AI pipelines across cloud, tactical, and embedded environmentsTransition prototypes into production systems; support applied research maturationProvide organizational enablement through guidance, training, and best practicesCollaborate across engineering, research, program leadership, and customersEvaluate new technologies, ensuring compliance with security and government standardsContribute to proposals and technical communicationDesign, integrate, and govern agentic AI systems with guardrails and operational safetyApply agent-based workflows that improve engineering and mission executionQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 12 years' relevant experienceExperience as an AI Practitioner applying AI technologies to solve challenges including SW Dev, SW Security, automation and operational workflowsExperience with delivery of production AI systemsExperience designing, training, and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced machine-learning models, including implementing secure ML Ops and DevSecOps practicesExperience with Python and modern machine-learning frameworksExperience deploying AI in cloud and constrained/embedded environmentsAbility 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 clearanceQualifications We PreferExperience with delivery of production AI systemsClassified program experienceEmbedded AI optimization experienceIntegration of AI into legacy/multi-domain systemsFamiliarity with government AI assurance and safety standardsActive U.S. Government issued TS/SCI security clearanceWhat We OfferOur 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 InnovationRelocation EligibilityLocations: McKinney, TX Tucson, AZ Tewksbury, MAAs 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.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.Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms