AI Discipline Lead for Autonomous Systems & Analytics

RTX; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Discipline Leader for Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligent & Cyber Physical Systems group at RTRC in East Hartford, CT. This hybrid role leads autonomous systems and AI engineering initiatives, shaping strategy, staff growth, and partnerships with internal and external customers.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, talent development, and delivering world-class research capabilities while guiding budgets and resource planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with a university degree or equivalent.
• Advanced degree with at least 10 years in an applied research environment.
• At least 6 years of AI-related experience across autonomous systems, analytics and AI engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in autonomous collaborative systems, advanced learning & analytics, and AI systems engineering.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for capabilities, staff, facilities, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with program offices and technical teams to develop innovative solutions for RTX units and external customers.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate staff; conduct performance reviews and career planning.
• Oversee environmental health and safety in offices and labs; plan indirect budgets and meet financial targets.
• Own long-term strategy and operational direction for the discipline; ensure best-in-class assets.
• Think strategically about next-generation technologies and staffing plans.
• Support RTX business units and external CRAD awards with government agencies.
• Manage/monitor/maintain labs, equipment, software tools; provide growth opportunities for junior staff.
• Manage project finances and mentor others; communicate with executive leadership

Skills

Autonomous collaborative systems

Advanced learning & analytics

AI systems engineering

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

RTX is seeking a Discipline Leader for Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligent & Cyber Physical Systems group at RTRC in East Hartford, CT. This hybrid role leads autonomous systems and AI engineering initiatives, shaping strategy, staff growth, and partnerships with internal and external customers.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, talent development, and delivering world-class research capabilities while guiding budgets and resource planning.