RTX I4.0 Ignition Developer

RTX; Florida; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a seasoned software/OT leader to create digital solutions across Industry 4.0, data analytics, and cloud platforms. You’ll collaborate across sites to shape data strategy, stand up critical infra, and modernize the tech stack with Azure/AWS.

Travel up to 20% may be required. The role emphasizes production infrastructure, cyber security reviews, and a 3–5 year tech roadmap tied to ROI, with a strong focus on delivering automated

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience
• 2+ years’ experience with Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory technologies, secure digital architectures, machine connectivity, data engineering and data analytics
• 2+ years’ experience working across multiple sites and multiple business units

Responsibilities

• Create digital solutions in software development, Industry 4.0, machine connectivity, and data analytics
• Collaborate with business units on data strategy for citizen development (Snowflake, Databricks, API endpoints)
• Assist with production infrastructure (Linux and Windows VMs, MSSQL Databases)
• Assist factories with cyber security reviews and network segmentation
• Modernize the tech stack using Azure and AWS cloud tools
• Execute RTX digital strategy and roadmap for Operations Technology
• Provide integration support for factory hardware to enterprise systems via automated data pipelines
• Meet KPIs for Industry 4.0 Transformation (cost savings, automation hours, connected machines)
• Develop apps to automate processes, improve quality, and digitize records
• Participate in 3-to-5-year technical roadmap and ROI considerations
• Support make-vs-buy decisions on technologies and solutions
• Support transformation of ideas into innovative initiatives
• Travel up to 10–20% as needed

Skills

Industry 4.0

Smart Factory

data engineering

data analytics

machine connectivity

secure digital architectures

cross-site collaboration

cloud platforms

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

MSSQL

Azure

AWS

Job description

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Candidate Eligibility

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or have immigration status. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

What You Will Do

• Create digital solutions in software development, Industry 4.0, machine connectivity, and data analytics
• Collaborate with the business units in the creation and maintenance data strategy for citizen development (Snowflake, Databricks, API endpoints)
• Assist with the strategy to stand up and maintain critical production infrastructure (Linux and Windows VM’s, MSSQL Databases)
• Assist factories with cyber security reviews and network segmentation
• Modernize the business tech stack leveraging modern cloud tools (Azure, AWS)
• Execute the RTX digital strategy and roadmap for Operations Technology
• Provide integration support for factory hardware systems to communicate with enterprise systems, leveraging automated intelligent data pipelines
• Meet KPIs for Industry 4.0 Transformation (cost savings, automation hours, connected machines)
• Develop apps to automate manual processes, improve quality, and digitize historical records
• Assist in creating the 3-to-5-year technical roadmap to include return on investment
• Support the decision-making process on make versus buy solutions and technologies
• Support the decision-making process that results in the transformation of ideas into innovative initiatives
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% to 20% of the time

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience
• 2+ years’ experience with Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory technologies, secure digital architectures, machine connectivity, data engineering and data analytics
• 2+ years’ experience working across multiple sites and multiple business units

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.

Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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.

Location

This position is remote. Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.