Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on AI/ML technologies. You'll enhance tactical intelligence capabilities for military applications, requiring a strong background in software development and machine learning. This role involves hands-on engineering with extensive opportunities for travel and collaboration in dynamic environments, contributing to vital intelligence operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

401(k) plan with employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan, including counseling sessions

Eligible for relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Familiarity with military intelligence concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop data layer and distributed intelligence architecture.
• Engineer scalable ISR solutions supporting distributed operations.
• Implement machine-to-machine functions for real-time sensor tasking.

Skills

AI/ML algorithms

Automation

Machine Learning Model Deployment

Distributed Computing Architectures

Python

Education

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

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Systems Engineering

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML - Advanced Technology (Onsite)

**Up to 50% domestic and international travel to customer sites required**

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Intelligence Systems Engineer to support the development and deployment of next generation tactical intelligence processing and ISR automation solutions. This role focuseson enhancing tactical intelligence collection, exploitation, and dissemination through AI/ML-driven automation, federated sensor orchestration, and distributed data management. The role involves working at the intersection of AI/ML, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems, and advanced data processing to expedite actionable intelligence at the tactical edge.

What You Will Do:

• Data Layer Development & Distributed Intelligence Architecture
• Enableseamless machine-to-machine communicationby developing aschema-less, open-source data management systemsupporting multiple distribution patterns (Pub/Sub, Point-to-Point).
• Implementautonomous, intelligent agentsforautomated node discovery and adaptive data routingin contested environments.
• Enhancereal-time data flowbetweentactical edge platforms and command nodesto improve decision-making speed.
• AI-Powered Decision Support & Tactical Model Shop (MLOps)
• Develop and integrateMLOps capabilitiesto continuously improve intelligence models in dynamic environments.
• ImplementAI-driven strategy management systemsthat dynamically adjust based on evolving battlespace conditions.
• Design and optimizeautomated sensemakingto match mission-critical intelligence taskings with operational needs.
• Infrastructure & System Engineering
• Engineer scalable ISR solutions thatsupport federated and distributed intelligence operations.
• Identify and configureanalytics pipelinesto optimizeintelligence processing, sensor fusion, and targetingworkflows.
• Deploy AI/ML models forsensor exploitation and decision automationin time-sensitive environments.
• Ensure interoperability withopen standards, security protocols, and multi-domain operational requirements.
• AI/ML-Driven ISR Orchestration & Intelligence Processing
• Develop and implement AI/ML-enabled orchestration for optimizing sensor and resource tasking in tactical environments.
• Design automated target recognition and sensemaking algorithms to rapidly process intelligence data.
• Implement machine-to-machine functions that enable real-time federated sensor tasking and response.
• Enhance F2T2EA (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Execute, Assess) kill chain processes by integrating AI-driven analytics.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, ISR systems, or advanced data processing.
• Background in AI/ML algorithms, automation, and machine learning model deployment (MLOps).
• Expertise in distributed computing architectures, data mesh design, and cloud-based or edge computing environments.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar AI/ML frameworks.
• Familiarity with military intelligence concepts, ISR operations, and DDIL data environments.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with ISR sensor tasking, federated data systems, and tactical intelligence processing.
• Experience working with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, geospatial data, or real-time sensor integration.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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