Sr. Engr, Automation Engineering (onsite)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

20h•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 the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience with automation mechanisms, sensors, controls, robotics, and/or vision systems
Experience in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start( active or interim) .
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Fanuc Robotics experience
Ability to manage and execute small to medium scale automation projects
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
Active DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

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.