Principal Automation Programmer - Onsite McKinney TX

Date Posted:

2026-08-27



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG



Position Role Type:

Unspecified



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an onsite Principal Industrial Automation Programmer to join our Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) directorate in McKinney, Texas. TEE is a multi-discipline organization responsible for contributing to the development of test solutions for all Raytheon products. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all Raytheon products including both lab engineering and factory production test systems.

The Principal Industrial Automation Programmer will be responsible for the design development, integration and validation of robotic hardware and software test solutions for multiple production programs using engineering best practices.

This position is 100% ONSITE in McKinney, TX

What You Will Do

• Work with hardware, software, and program engineers to design and develop robotic software automation solutions that place multiple program products on test fixtures for production testing

• Implement system software engineering best practices in planning, development, and execution of scope, schedule, and budget

• Effectively communicate technical information in formal design review settings

• Provide hands on support to product testing within an engineering and production test environment

• Share knowledge and provide mentoring to other engineers on the Multi-Functional RF Test Solutions robotics team

• Support the Section Manager in the execution of the Multi-Functional RF Test Solutions department goals

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years of prior experience

• Experience with PC based controls using C# for graphic user interface (GUI) and control logic

• Experience in developing fully automated Robotics/Motion Controlled systems from design to sustainment (complete life cycle) in a 24/7 production environment

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

• Experience with robot programming (e.g., UR, Omron, Yaskawa, Adept, Fanuc, etc.), OR motion control programming (e.g., Parker, Moog, SMAC, etc.)

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in hardware product selection to meet machine design requirements.

• Experience with Machine Vision (e.g., OpenCV, Matrox, etc.)

• Experience with configuration management tools

• Visual Basic for applications (VBA)

• Experience interfacing with persons of multiple disciplines and job functions including computer engineers, electrical engineers, program managers, technicians, and information security team members

• Experience with C, C++ or Microsoft Visual Studio programming

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.

Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 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

North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

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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