Principal Engineer – Automation R&D Lead

RTX

Principal Engineer leading Manufacturing Automation Research & Development projects at Raytheon. Support the development of advanced manufacturing solutions and design for automation initiatives.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona, Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a multi-disciplined team of highly innovative team members in the conception, development, integration, and demonstration of new manufacturing concepts and capabilities.
Provide technical leadership to design for automation initiatives, developing and implementing Design for Automation strategies to influence product designs for improved producibility and alignment with automation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business requirements and priorities.
Lead automation R&D execution including some direct task management as well as supporting other task leads, monitoring for issues and developing resolutions.
Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage resources to ensure successful project execution within established constraints.
Communicate project status, milestones, and key insights to leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates and recommendations.
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Industry 4.0, and incorporate relevant insights into project planning and execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires BS in an Engineering field or the sciences (STEM) AND 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, technical project management, industrial engineering, and/or automation engineering; or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience leading complex technical initiatives, with a strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
Experience successfully using project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, scheduling, manage budgets and lead cross-functional teams to successful project completion.
Experience conveying technical information to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing operationssystems engineeringcontrols engineeringtechnical project managementindustrial engineeringautomation engineeringproject planningbudget managementschedulingDesign for Automation

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginfluencing stakeholderstask managementresource managementproject executionadaptabilityinsight sharing

Certifications

BS in EngineeringAdvanced Degree in related fieldU.S. government issued Secret security clearance