Engineer II, Digital Automation

RTX•Tucson, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for delivering manufacturing automation & digital solutions to maximize the operational efficiency of our factory and program customers. The core responsibilities of this role are the development and deployment of software and operations technology infrastructure (sensors, equipment connectivity, smart tools, data systems) that support factory operations.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Experience with automation mechanisms, controls, robotics, and/or vision systems.
Experience in software development using a combination of tools such as Ignition, SQL, Python, C#, .NET, HTML5.
Experience diagnosing hardware and network-related issues effectively.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required PRIOR to START DATE (Interim or Active) .
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Azure DevOps (or any other DevOps platform)
Proficiency in using version control systems like Git
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
Understanding of automation technologies such as robots, PLCs, vision systems, SCADA systems, HMI, etc.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS and Azure, to effectively leverage our internal XetaCloud platform.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess requirements and benchmark solutions.
Active DOD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Collaborate across functions to deliver Operations Technology solutions
Develop custom software applications for factory customers (primarily built using Ignition platform)
Connect the factory floor with modern applications to produce new data streams (equipment connectivity, sensor integration, smart tool deployment, etc.)
Adapt and configure common applications and commercial software to meet customer needs
Data extraction, management, and processing to produce meaningful visualizations and metrics
Contribute to the overall manufacturing technology strategy for the factory