Principal Engr, Automation Engineering IV
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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.
As an Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of automation solutions in support of manufacturing.
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.
You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.; or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering. Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Experience with integrating control systems (i.e. actuators, sensors, controls, robotics, and vision systems).
Experience with PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred) Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred) Experience successfully managing and executing medium to complex automation projects.
Strong technical leadership and problem‑solving skills 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 Knowledge of safety standards and compliance (OSHA, NFPA, RIA) Active DoD Secret Clearance
What We OfferOur 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.
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