Senior Automation Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance

RTX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Raytheon Industry 4.0 – CFIA organization seeks an Automation Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement and sustain automation solutions in manufacturing. You will work with robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, integrating with Ignition and business systems.

This onsite role requires a DoD clearance. You will lead projects, collaborate with suppliers, validate systems, troubleshoot production, and help shape the manufacturing technology strategy.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with advanced STEM degree.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. clearance before start date.
• Experience with integrating control systems (actuators, sensors, robotics, and vision).
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming (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 with internal or supplier collaboration.
• Integrate software (PLCs, robotics, vision system, smart tools) 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

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot programming

Ignition

Python

MSSQL

Control systems

Vision systems

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

Keyence

Cognex

iRVision

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

RTX's Raytheon Industry 4.0 – CFIA organization seeks an Automation Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement and sustain automation solutions in manufacturing. You will work with robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, integrating with Ignition and business systems.

This onsite role requires a DoD clearance. You will lead projects, collaborate with suppliers, validate systems, troubleshoot production, and help shape the manufacturing technology strategy.