Sr Eng, Automation Systems Engineer, Project

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is a world-leading aerospace and defense company seeking a hands-on automation engineer to identify and implement manufacturing automation opportunities. You will lead cross-functional projects, integrating PLCs, robotics, and vision systems to improve production efficiency and quality.

Role emphasizes system validation, production support, and collaboration with suppliers. A DoD clearance is a plus; relocation is not required.

Qualifications

• Typical STEM degree with strong technical foundations.
• Experience with automation mechanisms, sensors, controls, robotics or vision systems.
• PLC and HMI programming experience (Rockwell preferred).
• Fanuc Robotics experience.
• Ability to manage and execute small to medium automation projects.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities across assembly, inspection, test, and logistics.
• Document requirements with factory and program stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to projects with internal teams or suppliers.
• Integrate software (PLCs, robotics, vision systems, sensors, actuators) and hardware to create or upgrade solutions.
• Perform system validation testing for acceptance and production prove-in; troubleshoot production systems.
• Contribute to the overall manufacturing technology strategy.

Education

STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Tools

Ignition

Python

MSSQL

Rockwell

AutoCAD Electrical

Keyence

Cognex

iRVision

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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Identify opportunities for automation (assembly, inspection, test, and logistics).
• Document requirements through collaboration with factory/program stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to projects executed internally or in collaboration with suppliers.
• Integrate software (PLCs, robotics, vision system, smart tools, etc) and hardware (sensors, actuators, servos, etc) 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.

What You Will Learn

This role merges technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge to drive new innovations across Raytheon. The role has a foundation in controls programming but offers significant opportunities for growth through applications development, technical leadership, and coordination across functions to execute initiatives. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative and diverse team of engineers and leaders.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or 3+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, and/or automation engineering; Experience with automation mechanisms, sensors, controls, robotics, and/or vision systems Experience in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred)

• Fanuc Robotics experience
• Ability to manage and execute small to medium scale automation projects with minimal oversight
• Keyence, Cognex, or iRVision experience
• Software programming (Ignition platform, Python, MSSQL)
• Experience in control system design and documentation (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing or process automation
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The position is NOT eligible for Relocation

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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.

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.

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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.