Associate Director Systems Architect (Onsite)

Associate Director Systems Architect (Onsite) Location: Richardson, TX, USA. Eligible for an on‑site position. U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance are required on day1. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, leading effective working sessions and trade studies, cultivating group values, and identifying, analyzing, and correcting technical problems. Serve as the primary technology focal point for internal and external stakeholders. Define, establish, and maintain complex system‑of‑systems architectures and designs. Lead engineering teams to understand, analyze, and develop models, requirements, and designs using enterprise standard tools, processes, and industry best practices. Own the identification, assessment, and management of technical risks and opportunities, including the development and execution of execution plans. Lead technical proposal preparation and act as a subject‑matter expert in non‑advocate, internal, and customer reviews. Collaborate with stakeholders to capture, analyze, decompose, derive, and trace system requirements. Contribute as an individual contributor when necessary. Oversee development and verification of system and subsystem test plans and procedures. Oversee the design, development, and modeling of complex systems and subsystems. Oversee the building of advanced SysML models for activities, states, block diagrams, and use cases. Ensure JIRA is used to decompose epics and features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Plan and execute project‑level work to meet schedules, costs, and performance goals. Manage technical risks by evaluating design aspects and requirements. Engage in classified lab environments to apply expertise hands‑on (on‑site presence required). Travel occasionally to support program requirements. Qualifications Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 12years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 10years of experience. Actively maintain a transferable Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret after hire. U.S. citizenship is required. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience leading large, multidisciplinary systems engineering teams. Proven experience eliciting customer needs, developing concepts of operations (CONOPS), and deriving, allocating, and tracing system and subsystem requirements. Advanced proficiency with Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools, including developing and maintaining complex SysML models (activity, state, block diagrams, use cases, etc.). Experience with radio communication systems such as VLF, UHF, VHF, Satcom, or related platforms. Preferred Qualifications Advanced proficiency with MBSE tools like MagicDraw, CAMEO, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect. Working knowledge of cost, schedule, and technical estimation tools (e.g., SEER products). Experience conducting root‑cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions. Technical risk & opportunity management; interface definition and control. Agile development experience in a leadership role such as ScrumMaster, ProductOwner, or other Agile leadership roles. Working knowledge of Project Management, Control Account Management (CAM), and earned value. Demonstrated competence in peer‑review processes, configuration, and change management. Understanding of military concepts of operations or radio performance standards. Experience leading technical teams using collaboration and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence. Experience or exposure to related disciplines such as project engineering, human factors, system safety, reliability & maintainability, and cybersecurity. Experience working in an Agile development environment, integrated with software, integration, and verification teams. Experience with parametric bid estimation tools such as SEER. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option. Tuition reimbursement program. Student loan repayment program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits, Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption assistance, autism benefit, employee assistance plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions). Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program, Doctor on Demand virtual visits. Teladoc second‑opinion program. Compensation Salary range: $157,200USD–$298,800USD. Employment Relationship This is a U.S.‑based, onsite role. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. EEO 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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney