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Principal Eng., Automation, Front End Lead P4
- RTX Corporation (Tucson, AZ)
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Date Posted:
2025-07-30
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Posting Title: Principal Eng., Automation Systems Engineering, Front End of the Business Lead ( **Onsite)- Relocation is not available for this position**
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 & Automation organization has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineering (ASE) team member to lead solutions development as the Front End Of The Business (FEOTB) Lead. This role is within the Operations function and is primarily focused on delivering Advanced Manufacturing (ex. Robotics, visions systems, automated material movement, etc.) and Digital technologies (Analytics, factory visuals, equipment connectivity, etc.) capabilities to Raytheon factories. This position combines applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, and business development to transition initiatives from concept to reality. In this role, you will be responsible for communicating with factory and program customers to identify opportunities, developing them into mature concepts, defining detailed scope, and seamlessly transitioning the initiative to a project execution team for implementation.
What You Will Do
+ Lead workshops and engagements with program/factory customers to learn how Advanced Manufacturing and Digital technologies can improve their operations
+ Coordinate with suppliers and automation engineers to translate customer needs into proposed solutions including conceptual approach and business justification
+ Gain alignment between Industry 4.0 and factory/program strategic roadmaps
+ Support early ‘New Product Introduction’ activities including Design for Manufacturing engagements to shape Raytheon products and automation solutions
+ Provide technical leadership through early project phases (ideation through project definition) and continued technical guidance after transition to the project execution team
+ Expected to Travel 15% of the time
Qualifications You Must Have
+ Typically requires BS in an Engineering field or the sciences (STEM) AND 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, technical project management, industrial engineering, and/or automation engineering; or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.
+ 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
+ **Project leadership experience** (ex. Technical Project Lead, Project Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, Product Design Lead, etc)
+ **Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies** i **ncluding manufacturing automation and smart/digital factory technologies.**
+ E **xperience with new product introductio** n, design for manufacturing, design for automation, and/or detailed specification of equipment for production.
Qualifications We Prefer
+ Active DOD Secret Clearance
+ Professional experience with the deployment and integration of automation systems (robotics, controls, vision, etc.).
+ Strong communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
+ Experience developing technology strategies aligned to business needs, including return on investment.
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.
Relocation is not available for this position
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 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.
* **Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.**
**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.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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