Senior Solutions Architect supporting Classified AI, Remote

As a Senior Solutions Architect supporting Classified AI within the Digital Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and governing enterprise AI domain architecture to align with mission objectives, modernization priorities, and enterprise standards. You will leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions and drive technical business value in classified environments.

What You Will Do

· Develop and govern the enterprise classified AI domain architecture and multi-year roadmap using TOGAF principles.

· Architect end-to-end AI platforms incorporating model serving, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector search, data pipelines, orchestration, and mission-system integration within approved security boundaries.

· Lead TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) activities, architecture reviews, trade studies, standards development, design decisions, and architecture repository management across AI programs.

· Establish secure integration patterns and interface standards connecting AI capabilities to mission systems, enterprise services, and authorized data sources.

· Coordinate with system administration, network, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure cohesive end-to-end system performance.

· Produce detailed architectural diagrams and system design documents, aligning with internal configuration standards for classified systems.

· Integrate classification, identity and access management, encryption, auditability, information-flow controls, and applicable RMF, NIST, STIG, and authorization requirements into AI architectures.

· Align technology investments with Department of Defense directives, including CDAO requirements, CJADC2 objectives, and Zero Trust frameworks.

· Develop architectures for Classified AI that balance RMF accreditation velocity with open-source and frontier model adoption., Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

· Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of experience or a minimum of 7 years of experience with an advanced degree. Bachelor’s degree required.

· Experience in developing systems designs, including architecture and deployment.

· Experience with infrastructure technologies such as server operating systems, server hardware, storage, networks, virtualization, cloud integration, encryption, archival systems, and clients in classified environments.

· Substantial experience with system administration.

· Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

· Experience deploying AI tools, frameworks, and capabilities to classified computing environments, including on-premises and cloud.

· Ability to articulate ideas, process steps, and technical data in written, graphical, and spoken dialogue.

· Experience leading architecture governance processes, including design reviews, standards enforcement, and reference architecture development.

· Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF, and UAF; modeling languages such as ArchiMate, SysML, and UML; and architecture modeling tools such as Cameo and Sparx.

· Knowledge of secure software supply chains and lifecycle practices, including procurement, build, scanning, deployment, and patching.

· Experience with government security controls, including NISPOM, JAFAN, ICD 503/705, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.