Associate Director, AI Software Security Engineer

Location: 2501 W University Dr, Wing M Building, McKinney, TX, USA

Date Posted:

Security Clearance: Requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance from Day 1.

Associate Director– AI Software Security Engineer

• Integrate and deploy AI/ML models, especially large language models and advanced architectures.
• 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.

• STEM degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience deploying AI systems and working with large language models.
• Experience implementing secure MLOps and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and embedded environments.
• Strong knowledge of Python and modern machine learning frameworks; experience leading work streams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government‑issued TS/SCI clearance after Day 1.

• Experience with classified program execution.
• Experience integrating AI into legacy and multi‑domain systems.
• Embedded AI optimization expertise.
• Knowledge of AI assurance, safety, and secure deployment standards.
• Active U.S. Government‑issued TS/SCI clearance.

• Salary range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and 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.
• Annual short‑ or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be available based on level and collective‑ bargaining agreement.

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.