Remote Architectural Researcher Jobs (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

Digital/IT Program Solutions Architects - 4 open positions

Raytheon Digital Technology - Classified Transformation

Program Architecture, Front End of the Business (FEOTB)

Remote positions - Domestic US only

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 team is 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. The team is seeking a Solutions Architect to support the design, integration, and administration of information system solutions within classified and unclassified program work environments. They will be responsible for working with senior engineers and support teams to determine system requirements, specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of Information Systems. They will also be responsible for assisting in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex system problems to develop and recommend courses of action where needed.  

What You Will Do

• Architect resilient, redundant and highly-available infrastructure solutions for classified environments, across compute, storage and virtualization layers, as well as data retention and archival solutions ensuring compliance with standards and security requirements. 
• Produce architectural diagrams and system design documents, aligning with internal configuration standards for classified systems. 
• Advise support teams for system administration, engineering, and integration issues. 
• Participate in and lead technical meetings with team members, engineers, program personnel and leadership, representing the organization in functional area matters.  
• Support proposal teams and technical review teams with the creation of technical solutions. 
• Form effective business relationships and foster an open culture of collaboration across teams. 
• Exercise strong knowledge of: Virtualization (VMware, Hyper V, or similar), Windows and Linux enterprise environments, Storage solutions (SAN/NAS),Identity and access management (AD, PKI, MFA), RMF, NIST, ICD, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks 

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 hiring if not currently certified.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience 
• Experience providing technical solutions for IT systems. 
• Experience in developing systems designs, including architecture, and deployment. 
• Experience with infrastructure technologies such as server operating systems, server hardware, storage, networks, virtualization, encryption, and security, archival systems and clients. 
• 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:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills. 
• Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management and ability to multitask. 
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat, Ansible, VMware, Containerization, Cloud and Netapp Storage devices; Architectural and Security certifications such as TOGAF, Security+, and CISSP 
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, process steps, and technical data in written, graphical, and spoken dialogue. 
• Defense Industrial Base and/or Manufacturing experience.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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