Associate Director, AI Software Security Engineer

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

13d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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.

Requirements

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 DevSecOps 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 workstreams
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with classified program execution
Experience leading workstreams
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

Responsibilities

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