Senior Principal Automation Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 Date Posted: 2026-05-21 Country: United States of America Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Person: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required What You Will Do: Apply automation engineering knowledge and coordinate with other organizations to improve manufacturing operations. Own all phases of project execution from concept development through deployment and adoption. Provide technical guidance on development of complex automation architectures. Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments and implement layered safety controls. Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple automation projects. Lead cross functional teams to ensure effective deployment to live production. Prioritize tasks to ensure that the team’s overall resources are used effectively and that deadlines are met. Maintain current knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and incorporate into project proposals. Provide expert level guidance for hands‑on programming of automated control systems and robots as projects require. Mentor engineers within the team or within operations on how to develop and maintain automated manufacturing systems. Effectively communicate with operations, management, and technical leadership on proposals and active projects. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Hands‑on industrial robotics experience, with formal training on at least one major platform (e.g., FANUC). Experience implementing and/or supporting PLC, SCADA, MES, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions in a manufacturing environment. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in Automation architecture. Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or other complex/regulated manufacturing environments. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Robotics. Possesses business acumen and the ability to manage project budgets. Ability to work across the organization vertically and horizontally. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option. Tuition reimbursement program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption Assistance. Autism Benefit. Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program. Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits. Bright Horizons, child and elder care services. Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program. And more. Salary Range: $132,400 USD – $251,600 USD. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Aerospace