Mission Crew Trainer (MCT) Technical Architect

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we are seeking a Mission Crew Trainer (MCT) Technical Architect to work onsite in Sterling, VA. This position requires US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define Mission Crew Trainer architecture and overall technical approach: Define the technical boundaries and establish guardrails that establish design space to allow the team to meet the customer requirements.
• Develop a physical and logical architecture that provides a solution that supports an iterative definition of requirements that minimizes rework and allows for expansion over time.
• Collaborate with Aircraft Mission System Integrated Product Teams: Incorporate aircraft mission system architecture into the MCT to establish a high-fidelity simulation to train mission aircrew.
• Lead technical innovation: Drive technological advancements and recommend solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of the simulation systems.
• Oversee system integration and design: Serve as the authority for integrating multi-disciplinary engineering components, ensuring seamless technical cohesion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Interface with customers and internal teams to translate mission needs into comprehensive technical solutions and system designs.
• Guide technical execution: Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements development to final delivery in alignment with Project Engineer.
• Perform trade studies and analysis: Evaluate design alternatives, technologies, and methodologies to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and inspire engineering teams: Lead by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Ensure technical compliance: Maintain adherence to RTX Lifecycle Management Systems and industry standards while ensuring the highest quality of deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks: Proactively assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution.
• Contribute to business growth: Lead architectural efforts in bid and proposal processes, articulating innovative technical solutions to support new business pursuits.

Qualifications

Previous work experience as a system architect and/or in systems, electrical, mechanical, or test engineering.

Previous experience interfacing with customers, stakeholders, and team members.

Ability to communicate with multiple levels of leadership to empower decision making.

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

Skills

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance: active or ability to receive a TS level clearance.
• Experience with simulation systems: Specific experience in the development and management of simulation and training systems.
• Experience with government contracts: Familiarity with the requirements and processes associated with US Department of Defense projects.
• Familiarity with the design and implementation of training systems and the value they provide to the end user: Understanding of how training systems are developed and their benefits.
• Risk management experience: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and opportunities.

Benefits

• 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
• Relocation assistance may be provided

Pay

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 USD.

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.

Schedule

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.