OT Sr Digital Factory Engineer III

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Software Systems Engineer for the Industry 4.0 initiative in a US-based onsite role. You will design, develop, test, deploy, and sustain Ignition-based IIoT solutions and perform RCCA for issues across SDF&A products.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of Ignition/IIoT experience, strong data analytics skills, and familiarity with industrial protocols. Travel up to 10% and on-site work in multiple U.S. locations, including McKinney, TX, may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 5+ years of experience.
• 5+ years experience including Ignition SCADA development using SQL, Python, C#/.NET, HTML5, JSON.
• Experience with scripting and dashboarding.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile tools.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts – connectivity, data collection, IIoT, systems integration, AI, ISA-95, Pub/Sub.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization of data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects involving Ignition application development.
• Support IIoT growth with sensors, gateways, connectivity, APIs, and data analytics platforms.
• Recommend methods to connect manufacturing equipment to IIoT/OT network.
• Set communication protocols and network configurations on network devices (EIP, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, etc).
• Contribute to major projects with minimal oversight to solve complex problems for SDF&A Engineering Systems.
• Analyze large data sets and develop analytics reports and visualization toolsets with data integrity.
• Expect Domestic Travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

SQL

Python

C#/.NET

HTML5

JSON

Azure DevOps

IIoT

Data analytics

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Ignition

PowerBI

SQL Server

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-09-01

Country

United States of America

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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We value a wide range of skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Raytheon Industry 4.0 - Smart Digital Factory and Automation (SDF&A) has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Software Systems Engineer team member to join our Team. As a Digital Factory developer, you will be a key contributor to design, development, integration, testing and deployment of advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies based in Ignition. Additionally, this role will perform root cause corrective action (RCCA) for any hardware and software issues identified in the SDF&A products in the manufacturing factory while supporting data analytics and data visualization efforts. The role will be in close collaboration with digital factory engineering, chief engineers / architects, front end of the business, and SDF&A / factory leadership and will include all aspects of the product development lifecycle - planning, requirements, design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment.

Our Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFI&A) organization delivers advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies based in Ignition and plays a key role across manufacturing environments.

What You Will Do

• Execute projects involving Ignition application development.
• Contribute to IIoT continued growth and deployment by working with sensors, gateways, connectivity solutions, APIs, and data analytic platforms.
• Provide recommendations and execution on methods to connect manufacturing equipment to IIoT/OT layer network
• Set communication protocols and network configurations on network devices (EIP, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, etc).
• Contribute to major team projects as well as work with minimal oversight to solve complex problems supporting SDF&A Engineering Systems.
• Analyze and correlate large, complex data sets; support digital thread implementation; develop and execute analytics reports and visualization toolsets while ensuring data integrity.
• Expect Domestic Travel 10% of the time.

What You Will Learn

• Exposure to Industry 4.0 subject matter experts and Digital Technologies teams, gaining hands‑on experience with Ignition, IIoT systems, and modern factory connectivity
• How to support and execute full product lifecycle activities — requirements, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment — for digital factory systems
• Skills in analyzing and correlating large manufacturing data sets to improve digital thread continuity and deliver meaningful insights to factory leadership
• Practical system integration experience that enhances your ability to provide reliable, actionable data, enabling customers to make informed operational decisions
• Technical leadership fundamentals through mentorship, collaboration with engineering leaders, and exposure to influential individuals across Raytheon

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• 5+ years related experience, to include Ignition SCADA development using combination of tools such as: SQL, Python, C#/.NET, HTML5, JSON
• Experience with scripting and dashboarding
• Experience with Azure DevOps services framework or similar Agile Project Management tools
• Experience with Industry 4.0 key concepts – connectivity, data collection, IIoT, systems integration, AI, machine learning, ISA-95, Pub/Sub.
• Experience with data analytics with skills that demonstrate the ability to prepare, process, analyze, and visualize significant amounts of information from multiple data sources.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication, project management and collaboration skills; experience working across organization boundaries
• Ignition gold certification or willingness to achieve within first year
• Experience using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP, MQTT, EIP, SECS/GEM, etc.
• Experience building APIs and creating web applications
• Experience with Splunk!, PowerBI, GraphQL, Tableau, SQL Server, SAP, Eyelit, Windows Task Scheduler Automation, SQL Server job agent automation, SQL Server SSIS
• Experience with big data and data mining
• Experience in distributed controls, cyber security, IT infrastructure integration or other related fields
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Understanding of automation systems (robots, vision systems, PLCs, etc.) deployment and integration

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

Locations and Role Type

• This position can be in Tucson, AZ; Forest MS; Andover, MA or McKinney, TX
• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 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 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.