Digital Factory Software Architect

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking a Digital Factory Software Architect to design, develop, and support advanced digital manufacturing solutions across multiple sites. This senior role enables scalable software development, reliable IIoT connectivity, and integrated data systems delivering real-time factory insights.

You will blend full-stack development, IIoT integration, and architectural leadership to deliver digital factory solutions, mentor engineers, and drive enterprise‑scale deployment

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong Experience building applications in Ignition (Perspective, scripting, gateway configuration) or similar toolset.
• Experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, JSON, and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate digital manufacturing applications, including operator interfaces, dashboards, backend workflows, and automated logic.
• Build responsive web tools using Ignition Perspective and modern thin client frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Develop backend services and APIs using Python and SQL to support scalable data flows.
• Connect factory equipment, sensors, PLCs, and gateways using OPC UA, MQTT, EIP, and Modbus/TCP.
• Build data models, historian structures, and analytics pipelines for real-time insights.
• Define architectural patterns, reusable components, and system standards for enterprise scaling.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering, operations, OT, IT, and analytics to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and multi-site rollout using Azure DevOps.
• Lead technical investigations and ensure long-term reliability of digital factory apps.
• Mentor engineers and evolve development practices and design frameworks.
• Travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Ignition Perspective

Python

SQL

REST APIs

Industrial protocols

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Ignition (Perspective)

React

Vue

Angular

Azure DevOps

Job description

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WB ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING B 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.

The Connected Factory Intelligence (CFI) organization delivers enterprise digital factory capabilities through modern IIoT infrastructure, unified data architectures, and operator centric applications that improve productivity, quality, and factory performance.

We are seeking a Digital Factory Software Architect to design, develop, integrate, and support advanced digital manufacturing solutions deployed across multiple Raytheon sites. This senior engineering role enables scalable software development, reliable IIoT connectivity, and integrated data systems that deliver real-time factory insights and continuous operational improvement.

In this role, you will help shape the future of modern manufacturing. Our Digital Factory organization builds connected, data driven technologies that empower operators, improve productivity, and elevate factory performance across multiple sites.

Who you are:

A systems thinker who loves solving real operational problems with scalable software.

What you do:

Blend full stack development, IIoT integration, and architectural leadership to deliver digital factory solutions.

Why work here:

You will influence enterprise technology direction, collaborate across engineering and operations, and help transform the modern manufacturing experience through innovation and connected systems.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and integrate digital manufacturing applications, including operator interfaces, dashboards, backend workflows, and automated logic.
• Build responsive web based tools using Ignition Perspective and, where appropriate, thin client frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Develop backend services and APIs using Python, SQL, and modern integration patterns to support reliable, scalable data flows.
• Connect factory equipment, sensors, PLCs, and gateways using industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, EIP, and Modbus/TCP.
• Build and optimize data models, historian structures, and analytics pipelines supporting factory metrics, digital thread continuity, and real time insights.
• Define architectural patterns, reusable components, integration strategies, and system standards that enable enterprise scaling.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering, operations, OT, IT, and analytics stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment validation, and multi site rollout patterns using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Lead technical investigations, implement corrective actions, and ensure long term reliability of mission critical digital factory applications.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the evolution of shared development practices and system design frameworks.
• Expected to Travel 10% of the time.

What You Will Learn

• Modern IIoT architectures, digital thread and digital twin patterns, and scalable multi site deployment frameworks.
• Advanced operator centric design, factory workflow optimization, and enterprise grade data modeling.
• Opportunities for certifications, including Ignition Gold Certification (company-supported when applicable).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience , unless prohibited by local regulations.
• Strong Experience building applications in Ignition (Perspective, scripting, gateway configuration) or similar toolset.
• Experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, JSON, and industrial communication protocols.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated ability to develop and integrate software across frontend, backend, and data layers.
• Experience supporting software deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment in operational environments.
• Experience with React/Vue/Angular for thin‑client enterprise tools.Backend experience with Node.js, Python services, or distributed architecture patterns.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL / MySQL and NoSQL / historian / time‑series data stores.
• Familiarity with Azure (or other cloud) platforms and scalable deployment frameworks.
• Experience defining architectural standards, reusable patterns, and system design decisions.
• Strong systems thinking, communication, and technical leadership capabilities.
• Ignition Gold Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• What We Offer
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.