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# Associate Director- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Eng

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9171895/associate-director-artificial-intelligence-ai-application-eng

## About the Role

Raytheon Software Engineering is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Associate Director- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application 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., * Typically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 12 years' relevant experience

 * Experience as an AI Practitioner applying AI technologies to solve challenges including SW Dev, SW Security, automation and operational workflows
 * Experience with delivery of production AI systems
 * Experience designing, training, and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced machine learning models, including implementing secure ML Ops and DevSecOps practices
 * Experience with Python and modern machine -learning frameworks
 * Experience deploying AI in cloud and constrained/embedded environments.
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

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Experience with delivery of production AI systems
 * Classified program experience
 * Embedded AI optimization experience
 * Integration of AI into legacy/multi-domain systems
 * Familiarity with government AI assurance and safety standards
 * Active U.S. Government issued TS/SCI security clearance

## Description

* Integrate and deploy AI/ML models, especially Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging architectures
 * Build and operate secure AI pipelines across cloud, tactical, and embedded environments
 * Transition prototypes into production systems; support applied research maturation
 * Provide organizational enablement through guidance, training, and best practices
Collaborate across engineering, research, program leadership, and customers

 * Evaluate new technologies, ensuring compliance with security and government standards
 * Contribute to proposals and technical communication
 * Design, integrate, and govern agentic AI systems with guardrails and operational safety
 * Apply agent-based workflows that improve engineering and mission execution


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