Full-Time Lead AI Solutions Engineer

We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead AI Solutions Engineer to spearhead our digital transformation initiatives in the realms of AI Ops and solution design. In this pivotal role, you will help with the design, implementation, and optimization of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, and bolster infrastructure reliability. Collaborating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will engage with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into technical realities, delivering high-quality, scalable platform that aligns with our strategic goals.

** This individual can sit at any Collins domestic location or remote. **

What YOU will do:

• You will partner with diverse teams across the organization to ensure the seamless integration and successful delivery of solutions, adhering to SAFe's collaborative ethos. 

• You will articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering seamless collaboration across SAFe teams. 

• You will design a scalable architecture for an AI platform with model and agent services.

• You will work with DevOps methodologies, and AIOps strategies, championing containerization and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices. 

• You will proactively identify and mitigate technical risks associated with projects and initiatives, considering the broader implications within the SAFe context. 

• You will develop integration strategies with existing enterprise systems 

• You will ensure platform scalability, security, and compliance 

• You will enable efficient deployment of AI solutions by internal AI engineers 

• You will ensure the platform meets the needs of business users across the enterprise 

What YOU will Learn:

• You will foster relationships with your DT peers all over the world that work and WANT to work at Collins.

• You will learn how to collaborate with AI engineers and business stakeholders 

Qualifications you must have (Education included):

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development and IT 

• 3-5+ years of hands-on development expertise 

• 2-3+ years in leadership or senior engineering roles demonstrating the ability to technically lead and inspire teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze requirements, architecting comprehensive solutions across multiple domains (enterprise, application, data, integration, infrastructure, security) 

• Understanding of AI/ML technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise software. 

• In-depth knowledge of web services, microservices architectures, and SOA 

• Mastery of cloud-native architectures and deep expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) 

• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, tools, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins) 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with AIOps concepts and tools with Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, AWS Sam Script) a plus.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.         

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

 Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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