Principal Digital Factory Engineer IV

Date Posted:

2026-03-13

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:

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 - Smart Digital Factory and Automation (SDF&A) has an immediate career-growth opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative Principal Digital Factory Engineer. As a Digital Factory developer, you will play a key role in designing, integrating, testing, and deploying advanced IIoT/Industry 4.0 technologies developed in Ignition. This role also involves performing root cause corrective action (RCCA) for hardware and software issues, supporting data analytics, and creating visualization solutions. You will collaborate closely with digital factory engineers, chief architects, and leadership, contributing to all stages of the product lifecycle – from planning to deployment and sustainment.

Learn more about our Advanced Manufacturing innovations: Raytheon Innovators – Advanced Manufacturing

What You Will Do

• Lead projects focused on Ignition application development and deployment.
• Advance IIoT initiatives by working with sensors, gateways, connectivity solutions, APIs, and data analytics platforms.
• Recommend and implement methods to connect manufacturing equipment to IIoT/OT layer networks.
• Configure communication protocols and network devices (e.g., EIP, Modbus/TCP, MQTT).
• Collaborate on major team projects and independently solve complex SDF&A Engineering Systems problems.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to support digital thread implementation and develop analytics reports and visualization on tools
• Travel up to 10% of the time

What You Will Learn

• Gain technical leadership experience and mentorship opportunities while working with influential leaders across Raytheon.
• Collaborate with I4.0 subject matter experts, digital technologies specialists, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage system integration projects and provide reliable data to enable informed customer decisions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• 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 Ignition SCADA development with tools such as SQL, Python, C#/.NET, HTML5, and JSON.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile Project Management tools.
• Demonstrated experience scripting, dashboarding, and developing APIs/web applications, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on project work in these areas.
• Proven experience applying Industry 4.0 concepts (e.g., IIoT, AI, machine learning, systems integration, ISA-95, or Pub/Sub) in projects such as predictive maintenance, real-time data collection, or manufacturing process optimization.
• Practical experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus/TCP, MQTT, EIP, SECS/GEM) in automated assembly lines, semiconductor manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Experience with data analytics, including processing and visualizing data from multiple sources (e.g., sensors, ERP, MES) to drive operational improvements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills demonstrated through leading cross-functional teams on multiple projects/products, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting project milestones, and aligning with organizational objectives.
• Ignition Gold Certification or willingness to achieve it within the first year.
• Experience with tools like Splunk!, Power BI, GraphQL, Tableau, SQL Server, SAP, and automation platforms (e.g., Windows Task Scheduler, SQL Server SSIS).
• Knowledge of big data, data mining, and distributed controls.
• Familiarity with cyber security, IT infrastructure integration, and manufacturing environments, including MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Understanding of automation systems (e.g., robots, vision systems, PLCs) deployment and integration.

What We Offer

• A values-driven culture based on Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation, with a vision of creating a safer, more connected world.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in aerospace and defense, including Industry 4.0, IIoT, SCADA systems, and advanced manufacturing.
• Collaboration with a highly skilled and innovative team of professionals.
• Hands-on experience with transformative projects that enhance national security and global connectivity.
• Access to professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A mission-driven culture focused on innovation, security, and collaboration.
• Exposure to advanced data analytics, machine learning, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Contribution to projects with real-world impact in a global organization with over 100 years of expertise
• This position is NOT relocation eligible
• This position can be located in Tucson , AZ; Forest MS; Andover, MA or McKinney , TX

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.