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# Associate Director, AI Software Security Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $157,200.0 - $298,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Software Security, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035264/associate-director-ai-software-security-engineer

## About the Role

* 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

 * 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

 * Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
 * Relocation Eligibility

 * Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role
 * Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

## Description

* 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


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