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# Ignition Software Developer II

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Oro Valley, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,800 - $144,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Power BI, OPC Unified Architecture, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Web Applications, Scripting, Software Application Programming, Backend, Material UI, Data Analytics, Api Design, Splunk
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FE82F5EB40F7467EB1F4DA169D769DB9/job/

## 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 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

 * 2 years SW Deveopment
 * Experience developing applications in Ignition using scripting and data technologies such as SQL or Python.
 * Experience creating dashboards, UI components, or automated logic in a production software environment.
 * Experience developing applications in Ignition or similar tools using scripting and data technologies such as SQL or Python.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Ignition gold certification or willingness to achieve within first year
 * Experience using Splunk, PowerBI, Tableau, SQL Server, or enterprise reporting tools.
 * Experience developing APIs and creating web applications
 * Experience working with data analytics, data preparation, and visualization across multiple data sources.
 * Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, IIoT connectivity, and systems integration principles.

## Description

CFI has an immediate growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Software Systems Engineer to join our team. As a Connected Factory Developer, you will help design, build, integrate, and deploy enterprise digital factory applications using Ignition, Python, and modern data technologies. You will contribute to applications and services that scale across Raytheon factories, enabling real time insights and connected workflows that support continuous operational improvement.

Who you should be for this role: A systems thinker who enjoys solving operational problems with scalable software and reliable data.

What you will do:

 * Design and develop enterprise digital factory applications using Ignition and related technologies.
 * Collaborate with engineering, operations, data teams, and architects to build connected systems that power the modern digital factory.
 * Develop, test, and deploy Ignition based applications supporting enterprise manufacturing workflows and digital factory capabilities.
 * Integrate factory data sources, APIs, and IIoT services into scalable applications used across multiple Raytheon sites.
 * Implement backend scripting, SQL queries, UI components, dashboards, and automated logic that support operational insight and real time decision making.
 * Work with OT and IT partners to consume standardized connectivity solutions using protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, EIP, and Modbus/TCP.
 * Support application sustainment, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to root cause analysis for software and data integration challenges.
 * Participate in multi site projects, collaborate with senior engineers and architects, and contribute to reusable development patterns.
 * Travel up to 10% as needed for collaboration and deployment support.

What You Will Learn

 * Enterprise IIoT architectures, digital thread concepts, and multi site deployment frameworks.
 * Best practices for scalable Ignition development, data modeling, and application integration.
 * Cross-functional collaboration with software engineers, OT specialists, data teams, and factory stakeholders., * 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.