Prin. Eng, I4.0 Front End of the Business Lead S&E

Date Posted:
2026-02-18
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.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.

The Raytheon Industry 4.0 - Connected Factory Intelligence and Automation (CFI&A) department 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. This role is responsible for communicating with factory and customers to identify opportunities, developing them into mature concepts, defining detailed requirements, and seamlessly transitioning the initiative to a project execution team for implementation.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with program and factory customers to identify, develop, and define manufacturing automation and digital solutions.
• Support early 'New Product Introduction' activities including Design for Manufacturing engagements to shape Raytheon products and automation solutions.
• Gain alignment between Industry 4.0 and factory/program strategic roadmaps.
• 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 25-50% of the time.

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 or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience (ex. Technical Project Lead, Project Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, Product Design Lead, etc)
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies including manufacturing automation and smart/digital factory technologies.
• Experienced with new product introduction, design for manufacturing, design for automation, and/or detailed specification of equipment for production.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Raytheon Project Management level 6 certification and/or PMP certification
• 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.
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and concepts, including IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics, and data analytics.

What We Offer

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 Eligibility - Relocation assistance NOT available

This position is an onsite role. Preferred location is Tucson, AZ

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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 based on merit, excellence and innovation . 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 is an onsite role. Preferred location is Tucson, AZ

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: ;br>
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 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.

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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