Sr. Principal Engr, Automation Sustainment Lead V

Date Posted:

2026-02-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

This I4.0 Automation role merges technical, manufacturing leadership to drive automation sustainment across Raytheon.  The role has a foundation in controls programming but offers significant opportunities for growth through technical leadership, employee development, and coordination across functions to execute initiatives. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative team of engineers and leaders.  

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  
• Lead sustainment meetings to prioritize issues and track through resolution using Azure DevOps  
• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibitedby local laws/regulations or 7+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering. 
• Experience in integrating control systems (i.e. actuators, sensors, controls, robotics, and vision systems). 
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred) 
• Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred) 
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance (OSHA, NFPA, RIA) 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required on day 1 (active or interim).  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strategic vision and experience implementing emerging technologies 
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills  
• Keyence, Cognex, or iRVision experience 
• Proficiency with agile methods and tools (Azure Devops preferred) 
• 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 

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is NOT eligible for Relocation

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is based on merit, excellence and innovation. We embrace individuality of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more innovative world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience