Associate Director, Chief Engineer – HBMAS Program (Contingent)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 157,200 - 298,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Aurora, CO, is seeking an Associate Director – Chief Engineer for the HBMAS Sustainment and Development Program to lead architecture, cloud strategy, and modernization efforts on a large software‑intensive DoD system.

The role requires 12+ years (or 10 with an advanced STEM degree), DoD‑level security clearance, and strong leadership across agile software, systems engineering, cyber engineering, and DevSecOps disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with an advanced degree in a related STEM field.
• Expertise in software‑intensive systems, cloud architectures, secure data workflows, cyber engineering, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with classified operational systems and the DoD 8570 IAT‑II certification (Security+ or higher).
• Active, transferable TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Preferred: Experience with AF DCGS or ISR mission systems, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or rapid capability fielding.
• Strong communication skills and ability to align technical execution with evolving customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the program’s top technical authority and be accountable for technical cost and schedule.
• Own and maintain the system architecture, cloud strategy, modernization roadmap, and the technical baseline.
• Guide iterative Agile development, including sprint reviews, backlog prioritization, and PI planning sessions.
• Direct engineering execution across software development, systems engineering, cyber engineering, DevSecOps, test/QA, design support, and field services.
• Lead customer‑facing technical discussions, architecture reviews, and continuous coordination with AF DCGS engineering and operations teams.
• Oversee requirements, design, integration, verification, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Manage program‑level technical risks, opportunities, and performance measures.
• Mentor senior engineers, architects, product owners, and discipline leads.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud architectures

DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in STEM

Job description

Location & Salary

Position: Associate Director – Chief Engineer, AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development Program

Location: Aurora, CO, United States

Salary Range: $157,200 – $298,800 (USD)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the program’s top technical authority and be accountable for technical cost and schedule.
• Own and maintain the system architecture, cloud strategy, modernization roadmap, and the technical baseline.
• Guide iterative Agile development, including sprint reviews, backlog prioritization, and PI planning sessions.
• Direct engineering execution across software development, systems engineering, cyber engineering, DevSecOps, test/QA, design support, and field services.
• Lead customer‑facing technical discussions, architecture reviews, and continuous coordination with AF DCGS engineering and operations teams.
• Oversee requirements, design, integration, verification, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Manage program‑level technical risks, opportunities, and performance measures.
• Mentor senior engineers, architects, product owners, and discipline leads.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with an advanced degree in a related STEM field.
• Expertise in software‑intensive systems, cloud architectures, secure data workflows, cyber engineering, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with classified operational systems and the DoD 8570 IAT‑II certification (Security+ or higher).
• Active, transferable TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Preferred: Experience with AF DCGS or ISR mission systems, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or rapid capability fielding.
• Strong communication skills and ability to align technical execution with evolving customer needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life and disability coverage with optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning resources.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit program.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards, doctor on demand, and virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.
• Eligibility for relocation and additional benefits.

EEO Statement

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. RTX provides affirmative action 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.