Principal AI ML Software Developer (Onsite)

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, we are seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to lead the development of AI‑powered software engineering tools. The role is based in Richardson, Texas, and requires a U.S. citizen with a TS/SCI security clearance. Responsibilities Develop a suite of SDLC agents specialized for tasks such as requirements analysis, code generation, debugging, and automated testing. Implement Zero Trust Security principles across the agentic ecosystem. Design and build a robust, scalable agentic orchestrator to manage and coordinate multiple AI agents. Develop and integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) into SDLC agents. Craft and refine sophisticated prompts to guide agent behavior and ensure high‑quality, reliable outputs from LLMs. Implement Agent‑to‑Agent (A2A) communication protocols for seamless collaboration and information sharing. Implement API‑driven GenAI tools to enhance the CI/CD pipeline. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate the agentic system into existing development workflows. Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices for building AI‑driven systems. Must Have At least 8 years of Software Engineering experience, with a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). Experience as a Software Developer, specifically with Python. Experience with LLMs and popular AI frameworks such as LangChain. Experience in prompt engineering, including techniques for complex reasoning, planning, and tool use. Experience working on a generative AI Agent and/or open‑source related project. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred A degree in Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering. Practical experience applying Zero Trust Security principles. Experience with platform development and DevOps tools, including Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Experience with UI design. Knowledge of distributed systems, process management, and workflow orchestration. A conceptual understanding of advanced agentic concepts such as A2A communication and multi‑agent consensus. Experience designing and evaluating software architectures for scalable, secure AI‑driven systems. Salary USD 107,500 – 204,500. Benefits Competitive total rewards package, including healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, parental leave, flexible schedules, educational assistance, and more. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr