Principal Digital Factory UX/UI Test Engineer IV (Appr ID 202)

RTX•Forest, MS

53d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring more than a century of engineering expertise to meet today's mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. The Connected Factory Intelligence (CFI) department develops, deploys, and enhances digital factory solutions that enable modern, data-driven manufacturing. We are seeking a Principal Digital Factory UX/UI Test Engineer to serve as the UI/UX design authority and front-end test expert for our digital manufacturing applications. This role drives the creation of intuitive operator experiences, validates front-end functionality, establishes test best practices, and builds regression test automation that ensures reliable, high-quality releases. Raytheon Innovators – Advanced Manufacturing

Requirements

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.
8+ years of experience in UI/UX design, front-end testing, human-machine interfaces, or digital manufacturing systems.
Experience designing user-centric interfaces using Figma, Ignition, or similar tools.
Experience in front-end testing, UX validation, and test plan development.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience using Azure DevOps (or similar tools) for test management and defect tracking.
Proficiency with Python and SQL for lightweight automation and validation scripting.
Experience with automated UI testing tools (Selenium, Playwright, Robot Framework).
Experience establishing testing standards or leading testing initiatives in engineering organizations.
Experience with Ignition, MES systems, IIoT connectivity, or digital factory applications.
Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, operator interfaces, and plant floor digital systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of modern, intuitive UI/UX for Ignition screens, MES workflows, dashboards, and digital factory applications.
Develop wireframes, prototypes, and final layouts using tools such as Figma and Ignition Designer.
Establish consistent UX patterns, visual standards, and interaction guidelines for all CFI applications.
Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure designs align with operator needs and manufacturing workflows.
Own the front-end testing strategy for digital factory applications across CFI.
Develop and execute structured test plans for usability, workflow accuracy, interface clarity, error-handling behavior, and navigation flow.
Validate implementation fidelity between UX designs and deployed features.
Conduct iterative UI/UX reviews and acceptance testing to prevent defects from entering production environments.
Define testing best practices, templates, and guidelines for software engineers and stakeholders.
Establish test case documentation standards, release readiness expectations, and UX validation processes.
Train engineers on testing fundamentals, Azure DevOps workflows, defect triage, and UI/UX acceptance criteria.
Build and maintain automated regression tests focused on front-end interactions, click-path validation, and navigation behavior.
Use tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar Python-based automation frameworks to simulate user workflows.
Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines and ensure consistent operation before releases.