Engr III, Digital Automation Engineering

Automation Systems Engineer (ASE)

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 organization has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) to support digital automation infrastructure in our Andover manufacturing site within the Precision Metal Fabrication department (PMF). The Automation Systems Engineering department is responsible for the development and deployment of manufacturing automation & digital solutions to maximize the operational efficiency of our factory and program customers. The core responsibilities of this role are the support and improvement of automation software and infrastructure that supports factory operations – sensors, machine integration, custom software applications, commercial software platforms.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate across functions to support Operations Technology needs (CNC & Robotics equipment connectivity, Software Tools and Application Enhancements, Data migration, software dependencies etc.)
• Sustain and enhance custom applications (built on Ignition platform) and commercial software applications (Predator DNC, Tool Connect) for Metal Fabrication/CNC production management
• Data extraction and processing to produce meaningful visualizations and metrics for CNC machine data
• Lead digital projects requested by the production floor and collaborate with the Connected Factory Intelligence team to deploy enterprise-level solutions across our Andover site
• This is an ONSITE position

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a BS in an Engineering field or the sciences (STEM) AND minimum 5+ years of experience in software, controls, manufacturing, or automation; OR MS in Engineering or STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP, MQTT, Ethernet IP, RESTful APIs, SECS/GEM, etc.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exposure to machining equipment
• Exposure to Azure DevOps (or any other DevOps platform)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Exposure to using version control systems like Git
• 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.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• NOT Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.