Discipline Lead, Artificial Intelligence

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Discipline Leader for AI within the Intelligent & Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) department at RTRC. This hybrid role leads autonomous systems, advanced analytics, and AI engineering initiatives, shaping capabilities, staffing, and partnerships across RTX units.

The candidate will guide long-term strategy, manage budgets, mentor talent, and work with program offices to deliver innovative AI solutions for RTX businesses and external customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in applied research environments.
• Strong analytical and technical leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Owns and executes long-term strategy for the discipline.
• Ensure top-tier technical assets and research portfolio health.
• Collaborate with RTX business units to deliver solutions.
• Develop workforce and staffing plans across departments.
• Mentor junior staff and guide external partnerships.

Skills

Technical leadership

Staff development

AI systems engineering

Budget management

Education

University degree or related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC A ~ 411 Silver Ln ~ RTRC A

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.

Position Overview

The Intelligent & Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) department at RTRC invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Discipline Leader, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Responsibilities of this role include:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in the core technology areas of autonomous collaborative systems, advanced learning & analytics, and AI systems engineering
• Capability Development: Develop and implement a strategic vision for the capabilities under their responsibility including staff, facilities, and external partnerships. Work closely with program offices and technical teams across the organization to develop innovative solutions in support of RTX business units' needs, as well as grow RTRC's engagements with its external customers.
• Staff Development: Hire, mentor, and motivate world class technical talent; conduct employee performance reviews and individual development/career planning
• Operations: Responsible for environmental health and safety in offices and labs, planning and executing indirect budgets, meeting financial targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Owns, develops, and executes on long-term strategy and operational direction for the discipline
• Ensure best in class technical assets and discipline health to perform world class research programs
• Think strategically about next-generation technologies
• Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans
• Support engagement with RTX business units and develop technical solutions
• Support external Customer Research & Development (CRAD) awards with government agencies to augment research portfolio
• Manage/monitor/maintain labs, lab equipment, software tools
• Provide opportunities for junior staff to own increasingly larger pieces of a research portfolio - this leader is successful when our BU customers ask for staff members by name
• Manage project financials and mentor others in doing so
• Communicate with and influence executive leadership

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience in an applied research environment, or equivalent education and experience

Minimum of 6 years related experience in artificial intelligence, including one or more fields spanning autonomous collaborative systems, advanced learning & analytics, and AI systems engineering

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated people management experience, including the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver to challenging technical objectives through creative problem solving and innovative thinking
• Experience in the application of analytical skills to the development of new technology
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
• Excellent analytical and technical leadership skills
• Exceptional project management and communication skills
• Record of technical contributions including patents and publications
• Willingness to put scientific rigor and team work ahead of self-interests, shares credit appropriately, ability to grow continuously by admitting to and learning from mistakes
• Ability to fully grasp the needs of the customer, help them to bet er understand and articulate their need, and support other team members in developing this skillset

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, ach