Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
AssociateDirector,EnterpriseArchitecture&Strategy
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“Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture & Strategy at Collins Aerospace. Skills: AI/ML architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Strategy, Solution Design, Data Architecture, Generative AI, LLMs. Define Collins AI/ML architecture aligned with Business goals and digital strategy. Establish reference architectures, design patterns and standards for AI/ML solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable business value; Contribute to transformative initiatives; Deliver business outcomes
Industry & Context.
Must be authorized to work in the U. S. without immigration sponsorship now or in the future, The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position, The company will not seek an export authorization for this role, Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience, Must be authorized to work in the U. S. without sponsorship now or in the future, 8+ years of broad-based experience in Data and AL/ML architecture, deployments, integration, or consulting, with extensive experience in implementing AI/ML Solutions for large complex organizations, In-depth knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, Expertise in data architecture, distributed systems and APIs, Experience with CI/CD for ML, Model monitoring, versioning (MLOps), Proven track record as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead, crafting new solutions and delivering business outcomes
Nice to Have
Experience with Generative AI/ Large language Models (LLMs), Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings and prompt engineering, Familiarity with data and AI/ML concepts and technologies, understanding of AI ethics, governance and regulatory frameworks, Relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense industry, Familiarity with the unique needs of manufacturing and aerospace, including compliance, quality management, and traceability, Experience with working on enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF) & tools (SparxEA, Cameo, LeanIX), Certification in any of the framework’s a plus, Experience with Agile methodology such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and tools such as Jira, Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, Ability to balance innovation with pragmatic delivery, Lead and influence without authority, Demonstrated experience in guiding cross-functional teams and fostering alignment on architecture strategies across diverse stakeholders
What You'll Do.
Define Collins AI/ML architecture aligned with Business goals and digital strategy
Establish reference architectures
design patterns and standards for AI/ML solutions
Lead the adoption of modern AI capabilities
Architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions (data ingestion
monitoring) for business use cases
Partner with AI teams
Data Scientists and Engineers to operationalize models
and performance of AI systems in production
Define architecture for data pipelines and feature stores to support ML workloads
Ensure integration with enterprise data ecosystems and APIs
Establish AI governance frameworks (model validation
Ensure compliance with security
and regulatory requirements
Promote responsible and ethical AI practices
Stay current with emerging trends
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams
Collaborate with business leaders to identify AI opportunities
Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Communicate architecture decisions to executive and technical stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Domain Architects in Security, Infrastructure, Data & Business unit; Partner with AI teams, Data Scientists and Engineers; Collaborate with business leaders; Communicate architecture decisions to executive and technical stakeholders; Demonstrated experience in guiding cross-functional teams and fostering alignment on architecture strategies across diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-04-20 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-REMOTE **Position Role Type:** Remote **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking AI/ML architect to be part of our Digital Architecture team. This role is responsible for defining strategic alignment and leading the end-to-end architecture of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) solutions across the Collins landscape. This role bridges business strategy, data science and engineering to design scalable, secure, and production-ready AI/ML solutions that drive measurable business value. If you are passionate about AI/ML architecture and have expertise in incorporating them with an extended ecosystem of business-critical applications, we invite you to apply and contribute to transformative initiatives within our global organization. **_** This individual can sit at any Collins domestic location or remote. **_** **What YOU will do:** _Strategy & Architecture_ * Define Collins AI/ML architecture aligned with Business goals and digital strategy * Establish reference architectures, design patterns and standards for AI/ML solutions. * Lead the adoption of modern AI capabilities (e.g. Generative AI, Deep learning, NLP). * Collaborate with Domain Arch
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