RTX

Aerospace

AutomationEngineer

$135–185k ~AI est. East Hartford, Connecticut, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Automation Engineer at RTX. Skills: Automation, Controls hardware, Controls software, Network architecture. Create standard practices for controls hardware. Assist in execution of standard practices for controls”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Technical problem resolution

Eligibility Requirements

US citizenship required, Travel up to 50%, Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Industrial electrical engineering, Computer/ Software engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline, 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments, US Citizen, Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance, Excellent judgment, Professional maturity, Clear communication

Nice to Have

Studio 5000 Logix designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition!, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Extensive experience with controls hardware design, Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufactures and applications, Understanding of how SQL databases are constructed, Extensive experience with software development, Ignition! scripting, Understanding of OPC UA interfaces, Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development

What You'll Do.

Create standard practices for controls hardware

Assist in execution of standard practices for controls

Select suppliers for components

Validate design and implementation

Define operational technology network architecture

Develop standard engineering procedures

Develop standard best practices

Develop integration procedures

Evaluate current infrastructure onsite

Create standard practices for controls software

Assist in execution of standard practices for controls

Develop Ignition scripting

Define Software Defined Network requirements

Standardize software requirements

Select suppliers for software

Implement firewall rules

Develop user interfaces

Create standard data collection templates

Create data/communication drivers

Maintain data/communication drivers

Standardize performance boards

Standardize HMI screens

Develop standard engineering procedures

Develop standard best practices

Develop integration procedures

Standardize maintenance procedures

Standardize rev levels

Apply Pratt & Whitney standard hardware

Apply Pratt & Whitney standard software

Apply Pratt & Whitney standard network architecture

Apply expertise to technical problem resolution

Communicate at all levels within RTX

Communicate at all levels within Pratt & Whitney

Tap technical resources

Consult with programs

Communicate directly with site operations

Meet Environmental Health & Safety requirements

Meet Preventative Maintenance requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with RTX; Communicate with Pratt & Whitney; Communicate with programs; Communicate with site operations

Communication Scope

Clear communication

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-03 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. **What You Will Do:** The positions primary focus is the execution, implementation and validations of a centrally operational technology for controls hardware & software for Pratt and Whitney. The position will also aid in developing standard practices, with involvement in continuous improvement of the control’s specification and in alignment with all company and project automation goals. Primary Job Responsibilities: * Create and assist in the execution of standard as related to controls & network hardware. This includes: * Component list per application including supplier selection * Design and implementation validation * Operational Technology network architecture * Standard engineering procedures and documentation * Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation * Onsite evaluation of current infrastructure * Create and assist in the execution

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