Digital IT Enterprise Architect - Associate Director, Hybrid role

Date Posted:

2026-02-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.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 clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Digital Enterprise Architect – Associate Director

Raytheon Digital Technology

Enterprise Architecture Solutions Team

Hybrid Position --- Tucson, AZ; Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Dulles, VA

US Secret Clearance Required (but not needed on Day 1)

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

As a Digital Enterprise Architect at Raytheon, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Digital Technology ecosystem. You will define and deliver enterprise-level architecture strategies and roadmaps that align with our business goals today and prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. Reporting to the Enterprise Architecture Solutions Director, you’ll combine your vision, strategic thinking, and problem-solving expertise with our core team to drive innovation and ensure our digital systems remain agile, integrated, and future-ready.

In this hands-on role, you will lead the business architecture development for multiple business functions, partnering closely with leaders and teams, including SAFe Agile Release Trains, to execute work. You will tackle complex, high-impact projects that require deep investigation, analysis, and collaboration across multiple organizations. Your work will directly influence operational plans and ensure seamless integration of business systems and processes to deliver long-term success.

As a key member of our Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE), you’ll also help mature and scale our architecture practice through the development of consistent frameworks, standards, and processes. You will own and manage our master architecture models that depict our key systems, integrations, and data flows, guiding strategic planning and investment decisions. You will contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving CORE improvements that deliver measurable business outcomes.

At Raytheon, your work will make a difference. Join us to lead, innovate, and grow the Digital systems and platforms in a company committed to delivering solutions that protect and connect the world.

What You Will Do:

Architect for the Future: Create business-level architecture strategies and roadmaps to align with Raytheon’s evolving goals and digital systems across multiple functions

Lead High-Impact Initiatives: Serve as the go-to enterprise architect for complex, strategic projects that directly influence operational success across the business portfolio, especially within your assigned functions.

Champion Best Practices: Play a key role in our Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE), maturing our processes and the development of frameworks, standards, and technology patterns.

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with functional leaders, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to design trusted, compliant, and efficient solutions.

Shape Strategic Investments: Develop, maintain, and own master architecture models that guide decision-making and inform investment strategies.

What You Will Learn:

Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside senior leaders and experts across diverse functions, gaining insights into cross-disciplinary areas.

End-to-End Systems Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key digital systems and applications that power Raytheon’s operations.

Enhanced Business Acumen: Develop deeper insights by collaborating closely with functional leaders and aligning architecture to business objectives.

Hands-on Innovation: innovative approaches to accelerate architecture work, leveraging AI and model-based digital thread techniques to connect information and drive decisions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Proven experience leading and advancing the maturity of Architecture teams.
• Experience architecting large transformation initiatives
• Experience with formal architecture modeling, using notations such as ArchiMate, UML, BPMN, or SysML, using Cameo Enterprise Architect or similar tools.
• 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 clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven experience leading Enterprise Architecture teams in large, complex organizations.
• Formal architecture certifications or degrees, such as RTX Certified Architect, TOGAF; with successful practical application of such frameworks in organizational operating models.
• Strong technical expertise across multiple domains such as applications, data analytics, cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Experience working in distributed teams and facilitating cross-organizational solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations, negotiation, and technical briefings.
• Persistence and focus in tackling long-term, complex challenges to achieve strategic objectives.
• Empathetic, people-focused leadership that fosters trust and builds strong partnerships.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility – We prefer the person selected be located close to one of the following Raytheon locations to follow a hybrid schedule - Tucson, AZ; Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Dulles, VA, and we will provide relocation support for the selected exceptional applicant if they meet company policy criteria.
• Please consider the following role type definition 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.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.