Fellow - AI/Process Automations Technology Leader

Date Posted:
2025-09-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
UTTX1: Corp Remote Office TX Remote Location , Houston, TX, 77064 USA
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses: Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

The following position is being posted as part of the Corporate and Enterprise Services Technical Fellows program.

(FOR INTERNAL RTX CANDIDATES ONLY) In addition to completing this application, please note the following additional requirements for Fellows roles: A sponsorship form and letter of intent must be submitted along with your resume/CV

(FOR ALL CANDIDATES) Should it be determined that you meet the basic qualifications, you will be invited to complete a supplemental application form. You will also be required to solicit a number of recommendation letters from both internal and external sources.

RTX Fellows serve as the technical foundation of our company. Through leadership, innovation, organizational impact, and talent development - our fellows ensure the technical excellence, and competitive advantage of our world-class people, processes, and products.

Summary of Role:

• As Fellow - Enterprise-wide AI & process automations technology leader within RTX, serving as a cross-functional architect, mentor, and innovator. The Fellow will define and drive the strategy, roadmap, and architecture for process automation and AI capabilities to deliver measurable business value and advance RTX's digital transformation. You will work to develop RTX solutions and standards that meet RTX customer and business needs, supporting RTX Digital Technology Business Systems and Transformation strategy and execution. You will mentor engineers and architects to ensure success from strategy and architecture, through implementation. You will also be actively engaged in Technical Fellows program activities and will support the overall Enterprise Services Digital Strategy in partnership with your peer Fellows.

What You Will Do:

• As RTX ES Applications AI/Automations technology leader, lead enterprise AI/Process Automation architecture & roadmap across RTX corporate functions (GenAI, embedded AI, RPA, BPM, chatbots, ML).Partner closely with Infrastructure, Data, and Cyber Security architects.

• Responsible for driving end to end AI/Automations Technology roadmap & Architecture solutions to meet RTX corp customer and business needs.

• Be the technical expert in advanced AI, RPA, Hands on expertise in AI (Gen AI, Embeded AI) and advocate for innovative and new platform capabilities and solutions.

• Drive Technical trade study/proof of concepts/proof of value of all AI/Process Automations tech stack to lead architectural and technology decisions.

• Research various industry sources and analyze industry trends in Intelligent automations and establish a roadmap of industry trends, strategy, and engagement models.

• Strong knowledge in RPA/BPM,Appian,Chatbots, AI/ML

• Research industry trends and create strategic roadmaps for AI/process automation innovation.

• Develop Enterprise Architecture artifacts, standards, and roadmaps. Ensure Enterprise Reference Architectures are leveraged across all of RTX.

• Mentor engineers and architects to ensure successful implementation of strategy and architecture

• Continuously learn; Update enterprise architecture based on shifts in business needs and technology innovation

• Strong executive presence and presentation skills. Ability to communicate and influence effectively to C-level executives, business/technology leaders & BU Product leads

• Influence at the executive level with strong presence, communication, and leadership.

• Provide consultation regarding long-range business planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements within the discipline

• Consistently demonstrate RTX Fellows Pillars (technical excellence, leadership excellence, innovation and impact, mentorship and teaching)

• Help build and develop the Digital Technology Fellow pipeline by providing guidance, coaching / mentoring, and training to other employees (including help build architecture skills with mentees)

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• Minimum 12+ years of large-scale solutions or architecture experience

• Certification(s) or equivalent experience in Artifical Intelligence or Automation skillsets

• Strong technical acumen; domain competencies in Infrastructure, Applications, Cyber, and Data

• Proven experience of creating measurable outcomes and producing products/services with measurable business value

• Proven experience in evaluating technical standards and associated impacts; understanding when they are applicable and creating implementation roadmaps

• Proven experience with leading, mentoring, and coaching technical engineers and architects

• Ability to express complex technical and process concepts in business terms and communicate to various disciplined audiences

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Ability to develop innovative technical solutions, operate in a multidisciplinary environment, and think holistically across complex systems

• Requires deep knowledge of multiple work areas or product line life cycle typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience

• Requires the ability to communicate with and influence senior executive leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the product line or business

• Ability to successfully work across disciplines, Business Units, and systems

• Ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches

• Recognized as a prominent expert within the field

• Experience working in a multi-site Enterprise environment including facilitating cross organizational solutions in response to diverse objectives

• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to organize and provide technical leadership for a diverse (both geographic and technical) team

• Team building and motivational skills; able to develop and maintain working relationships at all levels of the organization - including customer, program, and internal stakeholders

• Excellent written and oral communications skills including presentation and negotiation skills, preparing management level briefings and summary explanations

• If an existing Fellow (F1) applies for this position and is selected, the candidate will retain their Fellow statclassification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence or Automation certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience

• Experience driving technology innovation in complex enterprise companies

• Recognized as an expert within the external community

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, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care

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Work Location: REMOTE
Please Consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). 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 salary range for this role is 160,000 USD - 322,000 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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