Automation Systems Engineer II

RTX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Automation Systems Engineering team member in McKinney to design, develop, implement, and sustain automation solutions for manufacturing. You will work on robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, integrating them with Ignition and business systems.

You will collaborate across programs and factories, contribute to design-for-manufacturing activities, and lead technical guidance from ideation through execution in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Engineering/Math and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with industrial robots and PLCs.
• Experience with industrial vision systems.
• Experience with automation sustainment and troubleshooting, including electrical/mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program and factory customers to define automation and digital solutions.
• Support New Product Introduction activities to shape Raytheon products.
• Maintain and upgrade deployed automation systems across PLCs, robotics, vision, and HMI.

Skills

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Vision systems

Automation troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Automation lifecycle

Python scripting

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Ignition

Splunk

Aegis FactoryLogix

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

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

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.
• NOT eligible for Relocation

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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