Associate Director – AI Software, Applied Research & Technology – Defense Technologies (Onsite)

Date Posted

2026-03-30Country:

United States of AmericaLocation:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108Position Role Type:

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top SecretSecurity Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Associate Director, Engineering – AI Software, Applied Research & Technology – Defense Technologies (Onsite)

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.

Join a small, high‑impact team in Collins Aerospace’s Applied Research & Technology organization developing resilient connectivity and command and control technologies for next generation aerospace and defense systems. As a P6 Software Engineer, you will be on the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence, bringing emerging and innovative solutions out of the lab and into our products in the field.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Applied Research & Technology is Collins’ startup‑style innovation engine. Small, focused teams explore, prototype, and demonstrate new technologies for next‑generation aerospace and defense systems. You get the freedom to experiment and move fast, with access to world‑class labs, data, and the product teams...