Associate Director, Program Enterprise Architecture, FEOTB, Remote

Position Overview This position will embed directly into the existing Front‑end of the Business team and will focus on solving complex, often undefined business and technical challenges. The role is central to advancing Industry 4.0 capabilities, modernizing legacy business and manufacturing applications, enabling integrated and highly automated 24/7 operations, and designing solutions that operate effectively in environments that include classified and air‑gapped manufacturing systems. What You Will Do Lead enterprise architectural strategy supporting Industry 4.0, IIoT, smart manufacturing, and cyber‑physical systems. Modernize legacy business and operational applications using classified cloud, microservices, and event‑driven architectures. Architect scalable, resilient platforms that enable automation, real‑time data exchange, and 24/7 plant operations within or adjacent to air‑gapped (classified) manufacturing environments. Collaborate with operational technology (OT) teams to integrate OT and Digital Technology capabilities while managing constraints inherent to air‑gapped and classified manufacturing systems. Qualifications University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree and minimum 10 years of experience. Experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or large‑scale systems design. Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies (IIoT, advanced analytics, or connected manufacturing assets) and integration patterns. Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to startup. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to architect solutions that operate within or adjacent to air‑gapped/classified manufacturing environments. Background in modernizing legacy applications into classified cloud, microservices, or event‑driven architectures. Familiarity with high‑availability, automated, 24/7 operational systems. Experience with data governance, MDM, and enterprise information architectures. Strong grounding in TOGAF or comparable frameworks. Benefits and Compensation Salary range: USD 157,200 – 298,800. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive compensation depending on role and agreement. Relocation & Work Location The role is remote and can be performed from any U.S. domestic state. Remote is preferred, but occasional travel may be required. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney