Associate Director, AI Application Engineer

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Raytheon 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.

• Integrate and deploy AI/ML models, especially LLMs and emerging architectures
• Build and operate secure AI pipelines across cloud, tactical, and embedded environments
• Transition prototypes into production systems; support applied research maturation
• Provide organizational enablement through guidance, training, and best practices
• Collaborate across engineering, research, program leadership, and customers
• Evaluate new technologies, ensuring compliance with security and government standards
• Contribute to proposals and technical communication
• Design, integrate, and govern agentic AI systems with guardrails and operational safety
• Apply agent-based workflows that improve engineering and mission execution

• STEM degree with a minimum of 12 years’ relevant experience
• Experience as an AI practitioner applying AI technologies to solve challenges including software development, software security, automation, and operational workflows
• Experience with delivery of production AI systems
• Experience designing, training, and deploying LLMs and advanced machine‑learning models, including implementing secure ML‑Ops and Dev Sec Ops  practices
• Experience with Python and modern machine‑learning frameworks
• Experience deploying AI in cloud and constrained/embedded environments
• 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 U.S. citizens can acquire clearance

• Experience with delivery of production AI systems
• Classified program experience
• Embedded AI optimization experience
• Integration of AI into legacy/multi‑domain systems
• Familiarity with government AI assurance and safety standards
• Active U.S. Government issued TS/SCI security clearance

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world
• Relocation Eligibility

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.

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, 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 incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position.

McKinney, TX;
Tucson, AZ;
Tewksbury, MA

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, 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.