Sr. Automation Systems Engineer III

Date Posted:

2025-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MS301: 19859 Highway 80, Forest 19859 Highway 80 CMC Forest, Forest, MS, 39074 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Raytheon Industry 4.0 – Connected Factory Intelligence and Automation (CFI&A) department has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer team member to join the team.

As an Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for leading the continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems solutions in support of manufacturing. This position includes developing physical automation solutions with a strong focus on collaborative robotics, electrical system designs, system level integration, vision system and integration with business systems (primarily using Ignition).

This position is Onsite in Forest, MS

This position does NOT offer relocation assistance

What you will do: 

Lead the sustainment, troubleshooting, and optimization of existing automation systems, including PLCs, robots, and vision platforms.

Support the evaluation, deployment, and integration of collaborative robots into new and existing manufacturing processes to support labor efficiency, ergonomic improvements and increased throughput

Design and develop detailed electrical schematics for automation cells and control panels, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards

Partner with cross-functional teams to assess factory needs, define system requirements, and deliver robust automation solutions aligned with production goals.

Program, integrate, and support Fanuc industrial robots and vision systems

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and integrators to source and validate new automation technologies.

Qualifications you must have: 

Typically requires BS in an Engineering field or the sciences (STEM with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, and/or automation engineering; or 3+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering. 

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

Experience with industrial robots and programing PLC's.

Experience with automation sustainment and troubleshooting, including knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings and schematics. 

Experience with industrial vision systems configuration and deployment

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical solutions into practical business outcomes

Qualifications we Prefer: 

Active DOD Secret Clearance. 

Experience with deploying complex IIOT based systems. 

Experience with Cognex, FANUC and/or Keyence vision systems. 

Industrial Programming experience

HMI & SCADA Development

Good knowledge of safety regulations (e.g. OSHA) and electrical compliances. 

Experience with control systems design (AutoCAD preferred). 

Professional experience with the full life-cycle deployment and integration of automation systems (vision, robotics, servo, controls, etc.). 

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the Unite