Senior Automation Systems Engineer – DoD Secret Clearance

RTX; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and sustain automation solutions for manufacturing. You will work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and Ignition to integrate with business systems and drive manufacturing efficiency.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on optimization of automated systems with strong emphasis on safety and compliance. Onsite in Tucson, with rigorous security requirements.

Qualifications

• STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with integrating control systems (actuators, sensors, robotics, vision).
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred).
• Experience managing medium to complex automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities in assembly, inspection, test, and logistics.
• Document requirements with factory/program stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to internal or supplier projects.
• Integrate software and hardware to create or upgrade solutions.
• Perform system validation testing for acceptance and production prove-in.
• Provide troubleshooting and debug support for production systems.
• Contribute to the overall manufacturing technology strategy.

Skills

Automation

Robotics programming

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial controls

Team leadership

Education

STEM degree (B.S. or higher)

Advanced STEM degree (M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

Ignition

Rockwell PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

Keyence Cognex/iRVision

Job description

RTX is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and sustain automation solutions for manufacturing. You will work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and Ignition to integrate with business systems and drive manufacturing efficiency.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on optimization of automated systems with strong emphasis on safety and compliance. Onsite in Tucson, with rigorous security requirements.