Associate Director AI/ML Lead - ART (onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-03-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology (ART) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) leader for a global team of engineers and data scientists. This team is chartered with creating, maturing and transitioning innovative data-centric solutions across engineering as well as trusted deployment in our aerospace products and services. This role requires a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. As a member of the broader ART leadership team, the successful candidate will also contribute to strategic planning, business development, and direct engagement with our internal and external stakeholders. Our partners include RTX Technology & Global Engineering, Collins Engineering & Technology, leading universities, innovative small businesses, and industry peers. Our customers include the Collins businesses as well as external government research organizations and global public/private partnerships. 

This individual will work onsite in one of our primary locations such as Cedar Rapids, IA, East Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC.

What YOU will do:

• Lead and manage a global team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists in the creation, development and deployment of AI/ML solutions

• Formulate and execute AI/ML strategies that align with the company's business goals and objectives

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of AI/ML projects and initiatives

• Pursue innovative technology offerings with external technology customers, both aligning technology development with customer priorities and influencing technology customer interests

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, DT, and other shared functions to integrate AI/ML solutions into products and services

• Brief leadership on the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and industry trends

• Attract, develop, advocate and retain the next generation of technologists

• Manage project timelines, risks, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project outcomes

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence

• Represent Collins on national and international working groups and industrial standard and/or governance bodies as appropriate

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• 2+ years experience in managing engineering teams and R&D projects

• 4+ years of recent experience in AI/ML research & development, including driving early-stage concepts through to technology adoption. This could include experience in areas such as data analytics, machine learning, deep learning, reinforced learning, generative AI, symbolic AI, and related technologies

Qualification We Prefer:

• Experience with cloud platforms and services for AI/ML deployment

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry

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 and Apply Now:

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).  

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.  

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. 

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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms