Automation Engineer (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Asheville (NC); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RTX's Pratt & Whitney business unit is seeking an experienced engineer to execute and validate centrally managed controls hardware and software for aviation systems. You will develop standard practices, contribute to automation goals, and collaborate across teams to ensure robust OT architectures.

The role requires a strong background in industrial electrical/software engineering, hands-on experience with PLCs, Ignition scripting, and networked control systems, with travel up to 50%.

Competenze

• US citizen or eligible for US Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in automated manufacturing systems.
• Strong communication and professional maturity.

Mansioni

• Create and implement standards for controls hardware and networks.
• Perform design validation and documentation for OT architectures.
• Develop software standards including PLC programming and Ignition scripting.
• Maintain data collection templates and SDN/ firewall considerations.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure system flow and safety requirements.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ability to obtain clearance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Software Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) optional

Strumenti

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition!

FactoryTalk

RS Networks

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Date Posted: 2026-10-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.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 Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The positions primary focus is the execution, implementation and validations of a centrally operational technology for controls hardware & software for Pratt and Whitney. The position will also aid in developing standard practices, with involvement in continuous improvement of the control's specification and in alignment with all company and project automation goals.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Create and assist in the execution of standard as related to controls & network hardware. This includes:

• Component list per application including supplier selection
• Design and implementation validation
• Operational Technology network architecture
• Standard engineering procedures and documentation
• Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
• Onsite evaluation of current infrastructure

Create and assist in the execution of standard as related to controls software. This includes:

• PLC programing
• Ignition scripting and visualization
• Software Defined Network (SDN) requirements and standardization
• Optimal software requirement list per application including supplier selection
• Firewall rule implementation
• Data collection and user interfaces
• Database recommendations and formatting
• Standard data collection templates that can be easily replicated
• Data/Communication driver creation and maintenance
• Performance board and HMI screen standardization
• Standard engineering procedures and documentation
• Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
• Maintenance procedures including rev level standardization

Applying central Pratt & Whitney standard hardware, software and network architecture.

Applying expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects.

Communicating at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, as well as externally, tapping technical resources, forming teams and consulting with programs.

Communicating directly with site operations for overall system flow and business needs.

Meeting all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development.

Travel of up to 50%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Industrial electrical engineering, Computer/ Software engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline and/or 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments
• OR and Advanced Degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• US Citizen due to program requirements
• The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Clear communication

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Studio 5000 Logix designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition!, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
• Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization
• Candidate should be self-starter and able to work with minimal direction
• Extensive experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures
• Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufactures and applications
• Understanding of how SQL databases are constructed
• Extensive experience with software development and Ignition! scripting
• Understanding of OPC UA interfaces
• Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development

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