Sr Eng, Automation Systems Eng III

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Sr Engineer, Automation Systems Engineer (Effectors) –Onsite Tucson

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.  

Raytheon Industry 4.0 – Connected Factory & Intelligence (CFI&A) has an immediate opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) team member within the Effectors portfolio, focusing on Sustainment of state-of-the-art robotic assembly cells. 

The role includes sustaining and continuous improvement of physical automation solutions (robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems) and the accompanying spares & service requirements thereof. The ability to actively manage and adapt to new problems on the factory floor is a critical aspect of the role.

What You Will Learn

This role will merge technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge to drive new innovations across Raytheon.  The role has a foundation in controls engineering and will allow for knowledge growth on advanced robotic equipment that is transforming the way that Raytheon assembles product. Learning the intricacies of every custom cell and overcoming the inevitable equipment challenges, including mechanical, electrical, and programming, will be paramount to your success. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative team of automation systems engineers onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do:

• Initial triage and recovery of faults on 15+ pieces of custom robotics around the factory
• Continuously improve and troubleshoot automation systems, primarily on Robotics, PLCs, Automated Guided Vehicles, and Vision Systems
• Integrate and manage spares inventory for active and upcoming systems
• Manage service contracts and preventative maintenance of custom robotics
• Create electrical schematics for internally developed applications
• Liaise with manufacturing engineering and operators to understand and resolve issues

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an applicable University STEM Degree with 5+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation engineering
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
• Experience and knowledge of Rockwell PLCs, HMIs and the accompanying software
• Fanuc Robotics experience
• Machine vision experience
• Experience creating electrical schematics per NRTL guidelines
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. Must have interim clearance approved to start
  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Keyence, Cognex, iRVision experience
• Structured text experience
• CORE certification

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. For this role, relocation assistance is not available. 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. 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 driven by merit, innovation and excellence.

We embrace individuality of thought to fuel opportunity