AI Solutions Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:
2026-01-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HNC01: UTAS Headquarters (HS) 2730 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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The Collins Aerospace Digital Technology Artificial Intelligence team delivers value through machine learning and AI services. Collaborating with senior leaders, the team uncovers hidden insights and drives digital transformation with advanced innovations. This work provides a competitive edge, solves business problems, and transforms our operations.

We are seeking a highly accomplished AI Solutions Engineer to lead digital transformation initiatives focused on Complexity Analytics and other advanced AI techniques. In this pivotal role, you will help with the design, implementation, and optimization of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, and bolster infrastructure reliability. Collaborating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will engage with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into technical realities, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that align with our strategic goals

** This is a hybrid position based out of one of Collins' major facilities. **

What YOU will do:

• Partner with teams across the organization to ensure the seamless integration and successful delivery of solutions, adhering to SAFe's collaborative ethos.
• Articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering seamless collaboration across SAFe teams and leadership.
• Design, build, and deploy full end-to-end production AI systems, leveraging complex data pipelines, advanced AI and agentic AI models, and modern MLOps and DevOps practices to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks associated with projects and initiatives, considering the broader implications within the SAFe context.
• Develop integration strategies with existing enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and business stakeholders.
• Ensure platform scalability, security, and compliance.
• Enable efficient deployment of AI solutions by internal AI engineers.
• Ensure the platform meets the needs of business users across the enterprise.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position ().
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software development and IT
• 3-5+ years of hands-on development expertise
• 2-3+ years in leadership or senior engineering roles demonstrating the ability to technically lead and inspire teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Statistics, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations, demonstrated through application to complex engineering problems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven ability to gather and analyze complex requirements, design and architecting comprehensive solutions across multiple domains, including enterprise, application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise software, with strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate intricate technical concepts clearly and effectively to audiences.
• Extensive experience in AI research, theory, and innovation, with a strong interest in the intersection of AI and Complexity Science.
• Proficient in development tools and environments such as Databricks, Linux (Ubuntu, Bash), Conda, pip, VS Code, Spyder, Git/GitHub, GPUs, and REST APIs.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, leveraging libraries like Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, Unstructured.io, LangChain, and Haystack for AI/ML applications.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and delivery of innovative products.
• Hands-on experience developing and training models for applications in Computer Vision, Conversational AI, Natural Language Processing, Decision Support, Ranking/Recommendations, and Speech/Audio.
• Expertise in building and managing data pipelines, data processing workflows, database querying, and MLOps processes.
• Extensive experience in cloud-native architectures with deep proficiency in leading cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. .
• Solid understanding and application of DevOps methodologies, tools, and containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.
• Experience with XR technologies, Simulation and Agentic AI, is a valuable plus

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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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