Sr. Automation Systems Engineer III
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Robotics
Job Details
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MS-FOREST-425 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 425
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizenship and security clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for a security clearance.
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
This position is NOT eligible for relocation.
What You Will Do- Collaborate with program and factory customers to identify, develop, and define manufacturing automation and digital solutions.
- Support early 'New Product Introduction' activities including Design for Manufacturing engagements to shape Raytheon products and automation solutions.
- Continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems using core Automation skills including PLC programming, Robotics programming, Vision programming, HMI programming, SCADA development and controls upgrades.
- Collaborate with the factory to identify, development, and deploy process automation systems and digital solutions.
- Provide technical leadership through early project phases (ideation through project definition) and continued technical guidance after transition to the project execution team.
- Exposure and input to full I4.0 project lifecycle - from requirements generation to technical project management to execution & sustainment of automation projects.
- Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Experience with industrial robots and programming PLC's.
- Experience with industrial vision systems.
- Experience with automation sustainment and troubleshooting, including knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
- Experience with automation cell lifecycle: scoping requirements and deploying new cells.
- Active DOD Secret Clearance.
- Experience with deploying complex IIOT based systems.
- Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
- Professional experience with the full life-cycle deployment and integration of automation systems (vision, robotics, servo, controls, etc.).
- Ignition development experience.
- Python or other scripting experience.
- Data analysis experience.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and electrical compliances.
- Experience with control systems design (AutoCAD preferred).
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
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 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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