Principal Equipment Engineer – Automation & Robotics Systems

RTX (Raytheon); Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to support the Structural Processing team. This hands‑on role focuses on development, integration, and validation of advanced manufacturing equipment used in process‑intensive manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in industrial automation, robotics, controls, and equipment integration, with experience coordinating with OEMs and vendors across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Requires University Degree or equivalent with 5–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing, integrating, or deploying automated industrial equipment.
• Direct experience working with equipment OEMs, integrators, or automation suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment for structural processing applications.
• Own execution of equipment development workstreams, including design collaboration and testing.
• Collaborate with OEMs, integrators, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
• Support equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, and safety implementation.
• Generate engineering documentation, specifications, and validation plans.
• Provide SME guidance in cold spray, automated welding, brazing, robotics, and controls.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Controls

Equipment development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

HMI development

PLC Programming

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to support the Structural Processing team. This hands‑on role focuses on development, integration, and validation of advanced manufacturing equipment used in process‑intensive manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in industrial automation, robotics, controls, and equipment integration, with experience coordinating with OEMs and vendors across multiple sites.