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Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

The C4IA Technology & Strategy Engineering team is seeking an experienced Command and Control (C2) Enterprise Architect. In this role, you will design and implement innovative solutions to enhance C2 capabilities, applying deep expertise in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, hardware, software, and AI/ML. You will translate complex requirements into actionable architecture designs that drive mission success.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and refine enterprise architecture frameworks for C2 systems, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and strategic goals
• Lead the development and execution of technology roadmaps and long-term strategies for C2 systems, ensuring alignment with business priorities and corporate vision
• Collaborate across functional teams to define a clear architecture vision, translating stakeholder needs into integrated solutions that span hardware, software, and AI/ML technologies
• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing C2 architectures that leverage cutting-edge technologies and real-time data analytics
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies—including advanced hardware, software platforms, and AI/ML tools—to enhance system capability, agility, and interoperability
• Produce clear and effective architectural documentation, including models, diagrams, and technical specifications, for diverse audiences across the organization
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring architectural designs are implemented according to best practices in systems engineering and design standards
• Conduct technology and architecture risk assessments, developing proactive mitigation strategies to ensure system resilience and mission continuity
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations in C2, enterprise architecture, and AI/ML, integrating relevant advancements into architecture strategy
• Lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to build internal capabilities and promote a culture of innovation in C2 architecture and technology integration

What You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on C2 systems and systems engineering
• Previous experience with C2 processes, systems and technologies, including hardware and software components, AI/ML methodologies, and data analytics applications
• Previous experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience in modeling languages and tools

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make decisions based on sound judgement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, as well as communication with C-Suite executives
• Experience with cloud computing and data-centric architectures
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as they relate to C2 systems
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience in integrating AI/ML solutions within C2 frameworks

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  
•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Mission Systems:

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. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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