Technical Lead, AI Application Development

RTX Corporation; Boston (MA); À distance; USD 108 000 - 205 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Remote work options

Résumé du poste

RTX Corporation in the United States seeks a Technical Lead, AI Application Development to guide the design and delivery of enterprise-scale AI-enabled applications, including LLM-powered interfaces and chatbots.

You will provide hands-on technical leadership, mentor developers, and collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and cross-functional teams within a SAFe framework to build secure, scalable, and reliable software.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing full-stack enterprise web applications using modern software development technologies and frameworks.
• Experience designing and developing modern, responsive web applications using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience developing Java-based backend applications and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, API integration, and application architecture.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including guiding application design, mentoring developers, and contributing to software development in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsabilités

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of AI-enabled enterprise applications, including LLM-powered interfaces, chatbot, and agentic AI solutions.
• Design and develop full-stack web applications, with an emphasis on Angular and TypeScript frontend development, Java-based backend services, and RESTful API development.
• Develop and maintain application interfaces and backend services that integrate with LLM platforms, enterprise data sources, and other internal systems.
• Collaborate with AI/ML specialists, solution architects, and other development teams to integrate AI capabilities into reliable, secure, and user-friendly applications.
• Take ownership of complex application development challenges, independently evaluating technical approaches and driving solutions from initial concept through implementation and production support.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, coaching, and code reviews for other software developers while actively contributing to application design and development.
• Establish and promote software engineering best practices, including sound architectural design, reusable components, automated testing, source control, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with product ownership and development teams to establish technical roadmaps, prioritize application enhancements, and address technical debt and infrastructure requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application challenges, including performance, integration, reliability, and cybersecurity issues.
• Communicate and present technical approaches, architectural decisions, and development progress to technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership across application development teams as needed to address significant technical challenges and drive them to resolution.

Connaissances

Full-stack development

Angular/TypeScript

Java/Spring Boot

Technical leadership

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Formation

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (preferred)

Outils

Angular

TypeScript

Java/Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Matillion

JSON/XML/YAML

Oracle / MariaDB / MySQL / SQL Server

Description du poste

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon’s Data, Analytics and AI organization is seeking a Technical Lead, AI Application Development to guide the design and delivery of innovative, enterprise-scale software solutions. In this role, you will provide hands‑on technical leadership for a team building AI‑enabled applications, including conversational interfaces and chatbot solutions powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). These applications enhance business processes, improve access to information, and drive productivity across the company.

This position focuses on full‑stack application development using modern Angular-based user interfaces, Java backend services, and RESTful APIs that connect enterprise systems with AI/LLM capabilities. While AI experience is a plus, the core emphasis is on strong software engineering fundamentals, architectural excellence, and developing secure, scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.

As a Technical Lead, you will demonstrate deep knowledge of application development principles and best practices while providing hands‑on technical guidance, mentorship, and code leadership to other developers. You will work collaboratively within the Digital Business Solutions organization, applying the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver high-quality, user-focused applications.

Strong communication and partnership skills are essential. This role works closely with business stakeholders, product owners, solution architects, and cross‑functional technical teams to understand business needs, translate them into effective technical solutions, and clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

What You Will Do

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership in the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of AI‑enabled enterprise applications, including LLM‑powered conversational interfaces, chatbot, and agentic AI solutions.
• Design and develop full‑stack web applications, with an emphasis on Angular and TypeScript frontend development, Java-based backend services, and RESTful API development.
• Develop and maintain application interfaces and backend services that integrate with LLM platforms, enterprise data sources, and other internal systems.
• Collaborate with AI/ML specialists, solution architects, and other development teams to integrate AI capabilities into reliable, secure, and user‑friendly applications.
• Take ownership of complex application development challenges, independently evaluating technical approaches and driving solutions from initial concept through implementation and production support.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, coaching, and code reviews for other software developers while actively contributing to application design and development.
• Establish and promote software engineering best practices, including sound architectural design, reusable components, automated testing, source control, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Collaborate with product ownership and development teams to establish technical roadmaps, prioritize application enhancements, and address technical debt and infrastructure requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application challenges, including performance, integration, reliability, and cybersecurity issues.
• Communicate and present technical approaches, architectural decisions, and development progress to technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership across application development teams as needed to address significant technical challenges and drive them to resolution.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing full‑stack enterprise web applications using modern software development technologies and frameworks.
• Experience designing and developing modern, responsive web applications using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience developing Java-based backend applications and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of object‑oriented programming, software design patterns, API integration, and application architecture.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including guiding application design, mentoring developers, and contributing to software development in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing AI-enabled applications, including conversational interfaces, chatbots, or applications that integrate with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Familiarity with LLM integration patterns, including API‑based model interactions, prompt management, conversation context, and response handling.
• Understanding of common patterns used in AI-enabled applications, such as Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic search, and enterprise data integration.
• Experience integrating Angular applications with Java/Spring Boot backend services in an enterprise environment.
• Experience designing intuitive, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for interactive or conversational applications.
• Experience with Python, .NET, or other backend application development technologies.
• Experience developing secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications, including authentication, authorization, and secure API integration.
• Database design and query experience with Oracle, MariaDB (MySQL), SQL Server, or similar relational databases.
• Experience with containerization, cloud‑native application architectures, or deployment of distributed services.
• Experience identifying and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities in enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with an ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated collaboration, influencing, and conflict resolution skills in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience working collaboratively across technical disciplines, including software engineering, AI/ML, data engineering, and enterprise architecture.
• Matillion (or other ETL tools) experience.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, YAML, and other commonly used application integration formats.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Remote: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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