Connected Equipment Engineer (Remote)
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Job summary
RTX is seeking a Connected Equipment Engineer to lead connectivity strategies across factories and to own deployment of automation capabilities. You will collaborate with Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Engineering to accelerate solutions and standardize interfaces.
The role requires 5+ years in automation, a relevant degree, and up to 40% travel. This U.S.-based position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth within a large aerospace and defense organization.
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years in relevant field, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
- Experience connecting automated machinery for data collection (robotics, controls, machine vision, industrial automation).
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically up to 40%.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical SME and first-level escalation for connectivity technologies, architectures, and integration methods.
- Lead machine connectivity strategy across factories, aligning with Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, PMO, and Operations.
- Own and evolve enterprise approaches for connecting automation assets using Banner hardware, Kepware/Kepserver, industrial protocols, and Industry 4.0 methods.
- Drive deployment, maintenance, and site adoption of Connected Equipment capabilities across multiple factories.
- Build partnerships with sites, Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Engineering to resolve blockers.
- Influence decisions by explaining technical concepts, constraints, policies, and recommended actions.
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Job description
Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 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. 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.
Connected Equipment Engineer
- Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise
Serve as technical subject matter expert and first-level technical escalation for connectivity technologies, architectures, and integration methods.
Lead machine connectivity strategy across factories, ensuring alignment with Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, PMO, and Operations.
Own and evolve enterprise approaches for connecting automation assets using Banner hardware, Kepware/Kepserver, industrial protocols, and Industry 4.0 methods.
- Program and Deployment Ownership
Act as SME for Connected Equipment capabilities, driving deployment, maintenance, and site adoption.
Execute tactical and operational plans for assigned product lines, ensuring alignment to Collins Aerospace strategic objectives.
Manage deployments across multiple factories, navigating complex system environments and accelerating solution delivery.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
Build strong partnerships with manufacturing sites, Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Engineering to resolve blockers.
Influence decisions across departments by explaining technical concepts, constraints, policies, and recommended actions.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to factory automation focal points.
- Problem Solving and Complex Integration
Solve complex connectivity challenges involving robotic cells, PLC/HMI architectures, SCADA systems, machine vision, and legacy automation equipment.
Integrate diverse systems into enterprise environments, requiring advanced analysis and coordination with cybersecurity and IT infrastructure teams.
Identify opportunities to standardize networks, data paths, hardware, and interfaces to improve reliability at scale.
- Standards and Continuous Improvement
Contribute to development, documentation, and refinement of enterprise standards for automation and factory connectivity.
Recommend improvements to connectivity hardware, architectures, and installation methods.
Support organizational maturity by driving adoption of secure, scalable connectivity practices.
- Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Demonstrated experience connecting automated machinery for data collection, including robotics, controls, machine vision, or industrial automation.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 40%
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) preferred.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with PLCs, industrial networking, SCADA/IIoT connectivity, cybersecurity constraints, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Experience with Kepware/Kepserver, Banner hardware, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, or similar technologies.
- Hands‐on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, industrial sensors, or machine vision systems.
- Ability to independently manage complex projects and influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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