Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-02-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

**Up to 50% travel required to customer sites.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Intelligence Systems Engineer to support the development and deployment of next generation tactical intelligence processing and ISR automation solutions. This role focuses on enhancing tactical intelligence collection, exploitation, and dissemination through AI/ML-driven automation, federated sensor orchestration, and distributed data management. The role involves working at the intersection of AI/ML, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems, and advanced data processing to expedite actionable intelligence at the tactical edge. 

What You Will Do:

Data Layer Development & Distributed Intelligence Architecture 

• Enable seamless machine-to-machine communication by developing a schema-less, open-source data management system supporting multiple distribution patterns (Pub/Sub, Point-to-Point). 
• Implement autonomous, intelligent agents for automated node discovery and adaptive data routing in contested environments. 
• Enhance real-time data flow between tactical edge platforms and command nodes to improve decision-making speed. 

AI-Powered Decision Support & Tactical Model Shop (MLOps) 

• Develop and integrate MLOps capabilities to continuously improve intelligence models in dynamic environments. 
• Implement AI-driven strategy management systems that dynamically adjust based on evolving battlespace conditions. 
• Design and optimize automated sensemaking to match mission-critical intelligence taskings with operational needs. 

Infrastructure & System Engineering 

• Engineer scalable ISR solutions that support federated and distributed intelligence operations. 
• Identify and configure analytics pipelines to optimize intelligence processing, sensor fusion, and targeting workflows. 
• Deploy AI/ML models for sensor exploitation and decision automation in time-sensitive environments. 
• Ensure interoperability with open standards, security protocols, and multi-domain operational requirements. 

  

AI/ML-Driven ISR Orchestration & Intelligence Processing 

• Develop and implement AI/ML-enabled orchestration for optimizing sensor and resource tasking in tactical environments. 
• Design automated target recognition and sensemaking algorithms to rapidly process intelligence data. 
• Implement machine-to-machine functions that enable real-time federated sensor tasking and response. 
• Enhance F2T2EA (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Execute, Assess) kill chain processes by integrating AI-driven analytics. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, ISR systems, or advanced data processing. 
• Background in AI/ML algorithms, automation, and machine learning model deployment (MLOps). 
• Expertise in distributed computing architectures, data mesh design, and cloud-based or edge computing environments. 
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar AI/ML frameworks. 
• Familiarity with military intelligence concepts, ISR operations, and DDIL data environments. 
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with ISR sensor tasking, federated data systems, and tactical intelligence processing. 
• Experience working with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, geospatial data, or real-time sensor integration. 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

• 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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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