Sr Eng, Automation Systems Engineer, Project
About The Position
Raytheon is hiring a Senior Engineer, Automation Systems Engineer, Project, to identify and implement automation opportunities across assembly, inspection, testing, and logistics. The role works with factory and program stakeholders to document requirements and provides technical leadership for projects performed internally or with suppliers. The engineer integrates automation software—including PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and smart tools—with hardware such as sensors, actuators, and servos. Responsibilities also include system validation testing for acceptance and production prove-in, troubleshooting and debugging production systems, and contributing to the business’s manufacturing technology strategy. The position combines technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge, with a foundation in controls programming and opportunities to grow in application development, technical leadership, and cross-functional initiative coordination. The role is onsite in Andover, Massachusetts, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after day one.
Requirements
- A STEM degree and typically at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced STEM degree in Engineering and 3 or more years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, and/or automation engineering.
- Experience with automation mechanisms, sensors, controls, robotics, and/or vision systems.
- Experience programming PLCs and HMIs; Rockwell is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Fanuc Robotics experience.
- Ability to manage and execute small- to medium-scale automation projects with minimal oversight.
- Keyence, Cognex, or iRVision experience.
- Software programming experience with the Ignition platform, Python, or MSSQL.
- Experience in control system design and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing or process automation.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities for automation in assembly, inspection, testing, and logistics.
- Document requirements in collaboration with factory and program stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership for projects executed internally or in collaboration with suppliers.
- Integrate software such as PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and smart tools with hardware such as sensors, actuators, and servos 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 business’s manufacturing technology strategy.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
