Director, Digital Integrations - F135 Program (Remote)

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Director of F135 Digital Integrations to lead AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced analytics integration into the F135 engine program. This high-visibility role requires translating digital concepts into deployed solutions on a large program.

The candidate will shape the digital strategy, drive integration across teams, and champion innovation and agile practices in a complex, matrixed environment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or other STEM field with 14 years' software development and digital transformation experience; 5+ years in leadership.
• Advanced degree with 12+ years' experience and 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with AI/ML, digital twins, advanced data analytics, and cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and integrate advanced digital tools to improve program efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Continuously assess industry digital trends to accelerate integration into the F135 program.
• Influence the program digital strategy and roadmap to align RTX digital goals with F135 objectives.
• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, agility, and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

AI/ML

Digital transformation

Cloud computing

Data analytics

Agile

Digital tools evaluation

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

MBSE/MBE

Agile frameworks

Job description

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney Military Engines is seeking a Director, F135 Digital Integrations, to lead the integration of AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced analytics into the F135 engine program, keeping it at the forefront of the aerospace industry. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a forward-thinking digital transformation leader who can rapidly translate digital concepts into deployed solutions on a large, complex program.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the trusted authoritative leader in the identification, evaluation, and integration of advanced digital tools, platforms, and methodologies that enhance program efficiency, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Continuously evaluate the state of the industry in digital capabilities, identifying opportunities to accelerate integration of emerging technologies into the F135 program.
• Influence the program digital strategy and roadmap to integrate long-term RTX digital goals into F135 Program business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative team culture that encourages innovation, agility, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information T echnology (IT) , Engineering, or other STEM related field with 14 years of experience in software development and digital transformation roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role; or an Advanced degree in with 12 years of experience and at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with emerging digital trends, tools, and methodologies, including AI/ML, digital twins, advanced data analytics, and cloud computing.
• Proven track record of leading the integration of advanced digital technologies into large programs and complex, matrixed organizations.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to export control regulations.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly with propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or Model Based Enterprise (MBE).
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies and frameworks, with experience as an Agile team leader.
• Exceptional communication , collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders.

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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• Holidays

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 appr