Digital Factory Software Architect
About The Position
The Connected Factory Intelligence organization delivers enterprise digital factory capabilities through modern IIoT infrastructure, unified data architectures, and operator-centric applications that improve productivity, quality, and factory performance. The Digital Factory Software Architect designs, develops, integrates, and supports advanced digital manufacturing solutions deployed across multiple Raytheon sites. This senior engineering role enables scalable software development, reliable IIoT connectivity, and integrated data systems that provide real-time factory insights and continuous operational improvement. The role combines full-stack development, IIoT integration, and architectural leadership. It includes influencing enterprise technology direction and collaborating with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to build connected technologies that empower operators and improve manufacturing performance. The position is onsite and may be based in Tucson, Arizona; Forest, Mississippi; Andover, Massachusetts; or McKinney, Texas. Travel is expected 10% of the time. The position is not eligible for relocation. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance are required after the first day.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and typically 8 years of prior relevant experience, unless prohibited by local regulations.
- Strong experience building applications in Ignition (Perspective, scripting, gateway configuration) or a similar toolset.
- Experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, JSON, and industrial communication protocols.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to develop and integrate software across frontend, backend, and data layers.
- Experience supporting software deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment in operational environments.
- Experience with React, Vue, or Angular for thin-client enterprise tools.
- Backend experience with Node.js, Python services, or distributed architecture patterns.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, historian, or time-series data stores.
- Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms and scalable deployment frameworks.
- Experience defining architectural standards, reusable patterns, and system design decisions.
- Strong systems thinking, communication, and technical leadership capabilities.
- Ignition Gold Certification or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate digital manufacturing applications, including operator interfaces, dashboards, backend workflows, and automated logic.
- Build responsive web-based tools using Ignition Perspective and, where appropriate, thin-client frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Develop backend services and APIs using Python, SQL, and modern integration patterns to support reliable, scalable data flows.
- Connect factory equipment, sensors, PLCs, and gateways using industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, EIP, and Modbus/TCP.
- Build and optimize data models, historian structures, and analytics pipelines supporting factory metrics, digital thread continuity, and real-time insights.
- Define architectural patterns, reusable components, integration strategies, and system standards that enable enterprise scaling.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering, operations, OT, IT, and analytics stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment validation, and multi-site rollout patterns using tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Lead technical investigations, implement corrective actions, and ensure long-term reliability of mission-critical digital factory applications.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to the evolution of shared development practices and system design frameworks.
- Travel 10% of the time.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
