Sr. Digital Project Engineer III

Date Posted:

2026-11-03



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG



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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Posting Title: Sr. Digital Project Engineer (Onsite)

The Raytheon Industry 4.0 – Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFIA) organization has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) to accelerate the deployment of custom digital automation solutions across our manufacturing sites.

As an Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for the coordination and deployment of manufacturing automation & digital solutions to maximize the operational efficiency of our factories. You’ll support innovative manufacturing solutions including machine and sensor connectivity, integration with enterprise systems, real-time process data visualization and analytics, enhanced product traceability, and automation of digital workflows across manufacturing operations. The core responsibilities include communication & alignment with factory customers, coordination with development teams to adapt solutions that meet factory needs, and embedding solutions into business processes.

What You Will Learn

This role merges technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge to drive new innovations across Raytheon. The role has foundations in project management & software development and offers significant opportunities for growth in areas of technical acumen, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to execute initiatives. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative team of engineers and leaders.

What You Will Do

• You Will Lead engagements with factory customers to develop and mature proposed digital solutions that can improve their operations.
• Translate customer needs into clear requirements and actionable project plans, including acceptance criteria and functional specifications.
• Source proposed solutions from commercial options, adoption of existing tools, or custom software development.
• Support software development execution by tracking blockers, milestones, and dependencies using Agile tools to ensure cross‑team alignment across manufacturing, digital technologies, and automation teams.
• Support deployment activities to transition solutions into business processes.
• Maintain strong customer communication through project duration by setting expectations, driving decision points, and ensuring timely feedback loops with the development team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. OR 3 years with an applicable STEM MS degree
• Experience planning and executing small to medium-scale technical projects.
• Experience with system architecture or full‑stack development concepts (i.e. backend services, data pipelines, UI/UX considerations).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, and/or automation engineering;

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience with SQL Server backend architecture (schema design, stored procedures, query performance)
• Experience with industrial connectivity technologies such as OPC/OPC UA, MQTT, and REST‑based integrations.
• Experience with Agile/hybrid project management practices in Azure of Jira (backlog refinement, sprint planning, and blocker tracking).
• Experience with manufacturing business systems, including ERP (SAP Preferred), MES, scheduling, inventory & quality systems.
• Exposure to collaborating with DT/IT on connectivity, cybersecurity, infrastructure readiness, or cloud‑based services.
• Certification in Project management or Agile (PMP, CSM/CSPO, PMI‑ACP, SAFe).
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation. (Position is located in Andover, MA)

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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
• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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