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# Sr Eng, Automation Systems Engineer, Project

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Andover, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,500.0 - $181,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, System Testing, Visual Systems
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472113492&tx=CT2826TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required., * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or 3+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.

 * 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, and/or automation engineering;
 * Experience with automation mechanisms, sensors, controls, robotics, and/or vision systems
 * Experience in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred)

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Fanuc Robotics experience
 * Ability to manage and execute small to medium scale automation projects with minimal oversight
 * 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

## Description

* 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.

What You Will Learn

 * 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 and diverse team of engineers and leaders., * Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
 * Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.