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# Principal Engr, Automation Sustainment IV

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Business Systems, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Health Information Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Robotic Automation Software, Visual Systems
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-AZ-TUCSON-801--1151-E-Hermans-Rd--BLDG-801-External-Site/Principal-Engr--Automation-Sustainment-IV_01878650

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * 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 Prefer

 * Strong 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

## Description

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.


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