Principal AI ML Software Developer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Richardson, Texas, seeks a Senior AI Software Engineer to lead the creation of AI-driven software engineering tools. The role mandates U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance. You will develop specialized SDLC agents and implement security principles while collaborating with product and engineering teams.

This opportunity caters to candidates with over 8 years of engineering experience, particularly in Python and LLM frameworks. Attractive salary range of USD 107,500 – 204,500 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of Software Engineering experience.
• Experience as a Software Developer with Python.
• Working knowledge of LLMs and AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered software engineering tools.
• Implement zero trust security principles.
• Design a robust, scalable agentic orchestrator.

Skills

Software Engineering experience

Python

Prompt engineering

LLMs and AI frameworks

DevOps tools

Education

Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, we are seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to lead the development of AI‑powered software engineering tools. The role is based in Richardson, Texas, and requires a U.S. citizen with a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a suite of SDLC agents specialized for tasks such as requirements analysis, code generation, debugging, and automated testing.
• Implement Zero Trust Security principles across the agentic ecosystem.
• Design and build a robust, scalable agentic orchestrator to manage and coordinate multiple AI agents.
• Develop and integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) into SDLC agents.
• Craft and refine sophisticated prompts to guide agent behavior and ensure high‑quality, reliable outputs from LLMs.
• Implement Agent‑to‑Agent (A2A) communication protocols for seamless collaboration and information sharing.
• Implement API‑driven GenAI tools to enhance the CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate the agentic system into existing development workflows.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices for building AI‑driven systems.

Must Have

• At least 8 years of Software Engineering experience, with a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience as a Software Developer, specifically with Python.
• Experience with LLMs and popular AI frameworks such as LangChain.
• Experience in prompt engineering, including techniques for complex reasoning, planning, and tool use.
• Experience working on a generative AI Agent and/or open‑source related project.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred

• A degree in Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering.
• Practical experience applying Zero Trust Security principles.
• Experience with platform development and DevOps tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience with UI design.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, process management, and workflow orchestration.
• A conceptual understanding of advanced agentic concepts such as A2A communication and multi‑agent consensus.
• Experience designing and evaluating software architectures for scalable, secure AI‑driven systems.

Salary

USD 107,500 – 204,500.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package, including healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, parental leave, flexible schedules, educational assistance, and more.

Equal Opportunity 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.