Senior Automation Systems Engineer IV

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

Job summary

RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defense, seeks an Automation Systems Engineer in the US to design, develop, and sustain automation solutions for manufacturing. You will work on robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, integrating with business systems to drive innovation across Raytheon’s CFIA initiatives.

Role merges controls programming with opportunities for growth in applications development, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination within a collaborative team of

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date.
• Experience integrating control systems (actuators, sensors, controls, robotics, vision systems).
• Experience programming PLCs and HMIs (Rockwell preferred).
• Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred).
• Experience managing and executing medium to complex automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation (assembly, inspection, test, and logistics).
• Document requirements with factory/program stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to projects internally or with suppliers.
• 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 for the business.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced STEM degree in Engineering

Tools

Ignition platform

Python

MSSQL

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell PLC/HMI programming

Fanuc robotics

Keyence

Cognex iRVision

Job description

RTX, a global leader in aerospace and defense, seeks an Automation Systems Engineer in the US to design, develop, and sustain automation solutions for manufacturing. You will work on robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, integrating with business systems to drive innovation across Raytheon’s CFIA initiatives.

Role merges controls programming with opportunities for growth in applications development, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination within a collaborative team of