Associate Director, AI Software Security Engineer

Job Title: Associate Director – AI Software Security Engineer

Location: McKinney, TX (also Tucson, AZ and Tewksbury, MA)

Role Type: Onsite (requires U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance)

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 – Required

• STEM degree with minimum 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience deploying AI systems and working with Large Language Models and advanced machine learning architectures.
• Experience implementing secure MLOps and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience across AWS, Azure, 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 day1.
• U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience with classified program execution.
• Embedded AI optimization experience and 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $157,200 – $298,800 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and agreement).

EEO Statement

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Security Clearance

This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance. More information about clearance can be found on the U.S. Department of State website: