Date Posted:2026-09-29
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
The Raytheon Industry 4.0 - Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFIA) organization has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) to join our team.
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. The role includes developing and improving physical automation solutions (robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems) and their integration with business systems (primarily using Ignition).
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 team of engineers and leaders.
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.
Qualifications 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 HMIprogramming (Rockwell preferred)
- Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred)
- Experience successfully managing and executing medium to complex automation projects.
Qualifications We Prefer- 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 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.
- This position is NOT eligible for relocation.
Learn More & Apply Now- Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
- Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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.
