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Sr. Automation Systems Engineer III
- RTX Corporation (Goleta, CA)
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Date Posted:
2025-05-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CA745: Goleta 75 Coromar Bldg B02 75 Coromar Drive Building B02, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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 the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of automation solutions and advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies in support of manufacturing. The role includes developing physical automation solutions (robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems) and their integration with business systems (primarily using Ignition).
This position is **Onsite in Goleta, CA** ***
This position **does** **NOT offer relocation assistance** ***
What you will do:
+ Collaborate with program and factory customers to identify, develop, and define manufacturing automation and digital solutions.
+ Support early 'New Product Introduction' activities including Design for Manufacturing engagements to shape Raytheon products and automation solutions.
+ Continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems using core Automation skills including PLC programming, Robotics programming, Vision programming, HMI programming, SCADA development and controls upgrades.
+ Collaborate with the factory to identify, development, and deploy process automation systems and digital solutions.
+ Provide technical leadership through early project phases (ideation through project definition) and continued technical guidance after transition to the project execution team.
+ Exposure and input to full I4.0 project lifecycle- from requirements generation to technical project management to execution & sustainment of automation projects.
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 industrial vision systems.**
+ **Experience with automation sustainment and troubleshooting, including knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.**
Qualifications we Prefer:
+ Active DOD Secret Clearance.
+ Experience with deploying complex IIOT based systems.
+ Experience with Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
+ Professional experience with the full life-cycle deployment and integration of automation systems (vision, robotics, servo, controls, etc.).
+ Ignition development experience.
+ Python or other scripting experience.
+ Data analysis experience.
+ Strong communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
+ Good knowledge of safety regulations (e.g. OSHA) and electrical compliances.
+ Experience with control systems design (AutoCAD preferred).
The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._
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