Technical Architect

Technical Architect

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Position Overview:

The Technical Architect will play a vital role in designing and implementing advanced, end-to-end technical solutions within our classified Digital Services department. This senior-level role requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the architecture aligns with business goals, security requirements, and state-of-the-art technological standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in full stack development, a strong understanding of cybersecurity measures, and significant experience supporting classified projects.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, oversee the implementation, and support of comprehensive technical architectures and automation code for classified digital services, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with senior business analysts, project managers, and other high-level stakeholders to gather complex requirements and translate them into sophisticated technical solutions.
• Ensure all architectural solutions adhere to classified project security requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept through implementation and support.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including high-level design specifications, detailed diagrams, and rigorous security guidelines.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure the successful delivery and seamless integration of solutions, providing expert troubleshooting support as needed.
• Conduct in-depth architecture reviews and audits to ensure the integrity, quality, and security of solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with proposed solutions, ensuring they align with both business and security objectives.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously improving solution offerings and driving innovation within the team.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior architects and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 8 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum 5 years experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in full stack development and technical architecture, with at least 3 years in a classified environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Relocation is offered for this role.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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…