Automation Systems Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon)

McKinney (TX)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 131,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

RTX is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer onsite in McKinney, TX to design, develop, and sustain automation solutions for manufacturing. The role covers robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, with strong emphasis on Ignition and integration with business systems.

You will collaborate with program and factory teams, support New Product Introduction, drive continuous improvement, and provide technical leadership through project lifecycles.

Qualifications

Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Experience with industrial robots and PLC programming.
Experience with vision systems and automation hardware.
Experience with automation cell lifecycle and troubleshooting from electrical to pneumatic drawings.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and sustain automation solutions in manufacturing.
Implement IIoT/Industry 4.0 technologies and integrate with business systems.
Provide technical leadership across project phases from ideation to sustainment.
Collaborate with factory customers to define automation and digital solutions.
Support New Product Introduction activities and process improvements.
Maintain and upgrade deployed automation systems, including PLCs, robots, and vision systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Vision programming

HMI programming

SCADA development

Controls upgrades

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Ignition

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

Splunk

Aegis FactoryLogix

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About 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.

As an Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of automation solutions and advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies in support of manufacturing. The role includes developing physical automation solutions (robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems) and their integration with business systems (primarily using Ignition).

What you will do:

Collaborate with program and factory customers to identify, develop, and define manufacturing automation and digital solutions.
Support early 'New Product Introduction' activities including Design for Manufacturing engagements to shape Raytheon products and automation solutions.
Continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems using core Automation skills including PLC programming, Robotics programming, Vision programming, HMI programming, SCADA development and controls upgrades.
Collaborate with the factory to identify, development, and deploy process automation systems and digital solutions.
Provide technical leadership through early project phases (ideation through project definition) and continued technical guidance after transition to the project execution team.
Exposure and input to full I4.0 project lifecycle- from requirements generation to technical project management to execution & sustainment of automation projects.

Qualifications you must have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.; or an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.)
Experience with industrial robots and programming PLC's.
Experience with industrial vision systems.
Experience with automation sustainment and troubleshooting, including knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
Experience with automation cell lifecycle: scoping requirements and deploying new cells

Qualifications we Prefer:

Active DOD Secret Clearance.
Experience with deploying complex IIOT based systems.
Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
Ignition, Splunk or Aegis FactoryLogix development experience.
Professional experience with the full life-cycle deployment and integration of automation systems (vision, robotics, servo, controls, etc.).
Ignition development experience.
Python or other scripting experience.Data analysis experience.
Strong communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Good knowledge of safety regulations (e.g. OSHA) and electrical compliances.
Experience with control systems design (AutoCAD preferred).

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.