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# Digital Factory Software Architect

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Andover, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Communications Protocols, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, HP Thin Clients, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Modbus, MySQL, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Node.Js, NoSQL, OPC Unified Architecture, Responsive Web Design, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Digital Twin, Scripting, ReactJS, Backend, Vue.js, Data Layers, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C4757FA1EB9F42C79D760637E43C82A0/job/

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required., * Typically requires a STEM degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience , unless prohibited by local regulations.

 * Strong Experience building applications in Ignition (Perspective, scripting, gateway configuration) or similar toolset.
 * Experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, JSON, and industrial communication protocols .

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Demonstrated ability to develop and integrate software across frontend, backend, and data layers.
 * Experience supporting software deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment in operational environments.
 * Experience with React/Vue/Angular for thin-client enterprise tools.Backend experience with Node.js, Python services, or distributed architecture patterns.
 * Knowledge of PostgreSQL / MySQL and NoSQL / historian / time-series data stores.
 * Familiarity with Azure (or other cloud) platforms and scalable deployment frameworks.
 * Experience defining architectural standards, reusable patterns, and system design decisions.
 * Strong systems thinking, communication, and technical leadership capabilities.
 * Ignition Gold Certification or willingness to obtain it.

## Description

We are seeking a Digital Factory Software Architect to design, develop, integrate, and support advanced digital manufacturing solutions deployed across multiple Raytheon sites. This senior engineering role enables scalable software development, reliable IIoT connectivity, and integrated data systems that deliver real-time factory insights and continuous operational improvement.

In this role, you will help shape the future of modern manufacturing. Our Digital Factory organization builds connected, data driven technologies that empower operators, improve productivity, and elevate factory performance across multiple sites.

Who you are: A systems thinker who loves solving real operational problems with scalable software.

What you do: Blend full stack development, IIoT integration, and architectural leadership to deliver digital factory solutions.

Why work here: You will influence enterprise technology direction, collaborate across engineering and operations, and help transform the modern manufacturing experience through innovation and connected systems.

What You Will Do

 * Design, develop, and integrate digital manufacturing applications, including operator interfaces, dashboards, backend workflows, and automated logic.
 * Build responsive web based tools using Ignition Perspective and, where appropriate, thin client frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
 * Develop backend services and APIs using Python, SQL, and modern integration patterns to support reliable, scalable data flows.
 * Connect factory equipment, sensors, PLCs, and gateways using industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, EIP, and Modbus/TCP.
 * Build and optimize data models, historian structures, and analytics pipelines supporting factory metrics, digital thread continuity, and real time insights.
 * Define architectural patterns, reusable components, integration strategies, and system standards that enable enterprise scaling.
 * Partner with manufacturing engineering, operations, OT, IT, and analytics stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
 * Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment validation, and multi site rollout patterns using tools such as Azure DevOps.
 * Lead technical investigations, implement corrective actions, and ensure long term reliability of mission critical digital factory applications.
 * Mentor engineers and contribute to the evolution of shared development practices and system design frameworks.
 * Expected to Travel 10% of the time.

What You Will Learn

 * Modern IIoT architectures, digital thread and digital twin patterns, and scalable multi site deployment frameworks.
 * Advanced operator centric design, factory workflow optimization, and enterprise grade data modeling.
 * Opportunities for certifications, including Ignition Gold Certification (company-supported when applicable).