Remote Architectural Researcher Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-06-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Solutions Architecture Leader for Special Projects  (Senior Manager)

Raytheon Digital Technology - Classified Transformation

Program Architecture, Front End of the Business (FEOTB)

Remote positions - Domestic US only

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's 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. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.   

The Solutions Architecture Leader for Special Projects will lead a team of architects responsible for researching, developing, and integrating cyber-compliant, standardized system solutions using innovative designs to enhance execution efficiency and the capabilities of digitally supported programs. This group of Solutions Architects will work projects within the scope of the larger Solutions Architecture team, as well as special projects across RTX classified programs and spaces. This role requires a proven leader with experience managing geographically dispersed technical teams and driving the development, design and governance of solutions for secure IT solutions. 

The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, direction and mentorship to a highly skilled team, guiding the architecture of complex IT solutions within secure, classified environments. This position plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining scalable, compliant and resilient system architectures that align with organizational and mission objectives. This role will serve as a senior technical team member capable of creating IT roadmaps aligning with business requirements and long-term plans. This position requires a deep technical breadth, strong leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, cybersecurity and program management. They must be capable of assisting with identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex system problems, to develop and recommend courses of action where needed.  

What You Will Do

• Guide the team in researching, developing, documenting, and modernizing enterprise technology standards across evolving system environments. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Cybersecurity and Integration teams, to architect secure, scalable solutions, providing leadership and execution support for compliance initiatives and operational readiness. 
• Guide architectural decisions that modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and enhance system resilience.  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key technology vendors to support solution delivery and innovation. . 
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of network architects, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management to drive architectural excellence. 

What You Will Learn

• Full lifecycle of systems and a broad spectrum of capabilities at a major defense and aerospace company
• Integration of technology within constraints of air-gapped or highly secure environments.
• How to synthesize business and technical perspectives to develop actionable solutions
• The ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within 6 months of hiring if not currently certified. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience 
• Experience leading teams in technology environments, either in IT/DT, Engineering, or other STEM discipline environments. 
• Extensive experience with infrastructure technologies such as server operating systems, server hardware, storage, networks, virtualization, encryption, and security, archival systems and clients. 
• Experience with Government security controls including NISPOM, JAFAN, ICD 503, RMF, JSIG, etc. 

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth analysis, information gathering, and investigation to diagnose complex problems and enable effective solution development. 
• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and highly available systems for both isolated and distributed environments  
• Understanding of secure software supply chains and lifecycle practices, including procurement, build, scanning, deployment, and patching 
• Ability to accurately express and articulate technical ideas, technical data and process steps in written, graphical and spoken dialogue to all levels of stakeholders and leadership. 
• Exhibit an understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and DoDAF 
• Architectural and Security certifications such as TOGAF, Security+, and CISSP 
   

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 - Relocation will not be offered for this role as it is remote within the Domestic US. (See below)

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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