Date Posted:
2026-02-09Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLAPosition Role Type:
HybridU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredCollins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Automation Architect to design, develop, and lead enterprise automation solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence. In this role, you will partner closely with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to define automation strategy, establish best practices, and deliver innovative solutions across complex systems and environments.
This is a hybrid position based out of one of Collins Aerospace’s major facilities
What YOU will do:
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Define and lead the automation architecture roadmap, including integration, workflow automation, RPA, intelligent document processing, and AI-enabled automation techniques.
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Design, assess, and implement integration and middleware patterns (e.g., APIs, EDI, B2B, event-driven) to enable automation across critical enterprise systems (SAP, PLM, ERPs, data platforms).
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Create future-state architectures, narratives, and strategy documents that align automation opportunities to business objectives and measurable value.
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Define and scale enterprise-wide integration and automation patterns, building a roadmap that standardizes how systems connect, communicate, and automate across the organization.
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Conduct and guide process observation and documentation, including process mapping, task analysis, and identification of automation candidates.
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Facilitate workshops with SMEs to understand pain points, bottlenecks, and experience gaps.
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Translate business requirements into conceptual and technical automation designs.
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Lead proofs-of-concept, prototypes, and minimum viable products to validate proposed architectures.
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Oversee solution design choices including scalability, resiliency, cost, compliance, and total value.
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Ensure sustainable deployments and smooth operations by partnering with infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, and platform owners.
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Use human-in-the-loop and other UX-automation techniques to blend human judgment with machine efficiency.
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Advocate for automation as a first-class technology capability across Collins.
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Contribute to DT maturity assessments and help evolve our automation and integration competencies.
What YOU will learn:
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How to collaborate across a global DT organization committed to improving how Collins works.
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How intelligent automation, AI, data engineering, and user experience combine to simplify operations and unlock enterprise value.
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How cross-functional architecture teams (security, infrastructure, engineering, product) jointly deliver impactful digital capabilities.
Qualifications YOU Must Have:
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Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).
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Demonstrated experience in automation and / or integration architecture, with a history of defining target states and guiding execution.
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2+ years leading intelligent automation, integration, or user-experience-driven digital initiatives.
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Hands-on experience designing and operating at least one integration or automation platform (e.g., Boomi, Power Automate, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, BPM suites).
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Experience in mentoring, influencing, or developing engineering or technical contributors.
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Experience in developing and presenting architectural artifacts to technical and business audiences.
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Experience in conducting process discovery, process documentation, or business process mapping.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Knowledge of RPA, workflow automation / business process management, business process mapping, and AI-enabled automation.
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Experience with data engineering concepts supporting automation (APIs, ETL, data modeling, event streaming).
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Familiarity with AI/ML intelligent automation techniques (classification, NLP, document extraction, agentic AI, human-in-the-loop patterns).
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Proficiency with modern integration patterns (APIs, microservices, EDI/B2B, publish-subscribe, orchestration vs. choreography).
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Development skills in one or more languages (e.g., Node.js, .NET, Python).
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and layered testing principles.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
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Tuition reimbursement program.
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Student Loan Repayment Program.
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Life insurance and disability coverage.
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Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
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Adoption Assistance.
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Autism Benefit.
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
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Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
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And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
- Please consider the following role type definitions 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.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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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