AI Integration Architect – AI Accelerator

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

Job summary

RTX's AI Accelerator team seeks a senior engineer to mature AI prototypes into production-grade services on the AI Factory. You will design scalable interfaces, own architecture decisions, and partner with infrastructure to deploy secure, compliant cloud solutions on AWS and Azure.

This role requires deep back-end skills in Python and C++, experience with CI/CD and ML frameworks, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 12+ years relevant experience.
• Strong Python and C++ programming in modern back-ends.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps automation tools.
• Experience with LLMs, RAG workflows and AI frameworks.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into software.

Responsibilities

• Mature AI prototypes into production-ready services.
• Design interfaces for plug-and-play AI capabilities.
• Own service architecture decisions for scaling and retirement.
• Build cloud-based services on AWS and Azure.
• Implement CI/CD, testing, observability, secure deployments.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with AI Factory infra team on platform evolution.

Skills

Python

C++

CI/CD

LLMs

Back-end frameworks

AI integration

Education

STEM degree + 12+ years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC L ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC L Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The AI Accelerator works across RTX to mature early-stage AI prototypes and deploy them as secure, scalable applications on the AI Factory, RTX’s common AI infrastructure. This role is responsible for building enterprise-ready AI solutions based on models and capabilities developed by research and development teams across RTX. Convert AI prototypes into production-grade applications, microservices, and pipelines deployable on the AI Factory, a constrained, regulated production environment. Design interfaces and integration patterns that allow independently developed AI capabilities, from varied domains and R&D teams, to plug into the AI Factory, avoiding significant rework per application. Own service architecture decisions that enable new AI capabilities to be onboarded, scaled, and retired with minimal rework. Partner with the AI Factory infrastructure team to influence platform and infrastructure evolution based on real application demands. Build and deploy cloud-based services on AWS and Azure following RTX best practices. Integrate AI/ML models (LLMs, analytics, perception, RAG pipelines) into enterprise applications. Implement CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and secure deployment workflows. Ensure compliance with RTX cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements. Contribute reusable components and patterns that strengthen the AI Factory platform.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Minimum 5 year in Python, C++, and modern back-end frameworks.
• Minimum 3 year experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Minimum 1 year with LLMs, RAG workflows, and AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Minimum 1 year with integrating AI/ML models into software applications.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience shipping AI or software systems into regulated or compliance-constrained production environments.
• Experience evaluating and hardening in-flight technical work against production and compliance criteria.
• Knowledge of MLOps practices (model registry, monitoring, pipelines).
• Experience deploying applications on AWS and/or Azure.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, SQL databases, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience delivering solutions in regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to define technical direction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills with track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative.
• Clear and effective communication with all levels of management, business development, researchers, and customers.
• Ability to approach open-ended tough problems as an opportunity to innovate.
• Ability to focus on results in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and in multidisciplinary environment.

Position Details

This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

Company Overview

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.