Principal Digital Factory Engineer IV

RTX•Forest, MS

6d•Onsite

About The 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. 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

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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
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