Associate Director, AI Software Security Engineer

Associate Director– AI Software Security Engineer

The Raytheon Software Engineering Team is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Associate Director– AI Software Security 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 advanced architecture
• Build, harden, and operate secure AI pipelines across cloud, tactical, and embedded platforms
• Transition prototypes into reliable operational capabilities
• Provide AI development best practices, training, and organizational enablement
• Collaborate across engineering, research, leadership, and customers
• Evaluate new technologies for secure AI including lifecycle management and compliance
• Support proposals, business development, and technical communication

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires STEM degree with minimum 12 years' relevant experience
• Experience deploying AI system
• Experience working with Large Language Models and advanced machine learning architectures
• Experience implementing secure MLOps and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines
• Hands-on experience across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and embedded environments
• Experience with Python and modern machine learning frameworks. Experience leading work streams
• 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 classified program execution
• Experience leading work streams
• Embedded AI optimization experience
• Integration of AI into legacy and multi-domain systems
• Knowledge of AI assurance, safety, and secure deployment 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

Location:

McKinney, TX, Tucson, AZ Tewksbury, MA

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.

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.