Sustainment Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Raytheon Industry 4.0 – Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFIA) organization has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Sustainment Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) to join our team. As a Sustainment Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for the sustainment, development, and implementation 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).
What You Will Do:- Provide troubleshooting and debug support for 30+ pieces of custom robotic systems around the factory
- Provide technical leadership through issue resolution
- Integrate software (PLCs, robotics, vision system, smart tools, etc) and hardware (sensors, actuators, servos, etc) to create or upgrade solutions.
- Technical liaison between factory, facilities, and leadership for Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), spares management, and production sustainment execution
- Support production prove-in of new automation equipment
- Provide troubleshooting and debug support for production systems.
- Contribute to the overall manufacturing technology strategy for the business.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time.
Qualifications You Must Have:- 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. or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.
- Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Experience with integrating control systems (i.e. actuators, sensors, controls, robotics, and vision systems).Experience with PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred)
- Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred)
- Successful managing and executing medium to complex automation projects
Qualifications:- We PreferStrong technical leadership and problem-solving skills
- 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
- Knowledge of safety standards and compliance (OSHA, NFPA, RIA)
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. This position is not eligible for relocation
