Ignition Software Developer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. RTX scores B on the Alion truth index.
Date Posted:
2026-11-05Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDGPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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.
The Connected Factory Intelligence (CFI) organization delivers enterprise digital factory capabilities through modern IIoT infrastructure, unified data architectures, and operator centric applications that improve productivity, quality, and factory performance.
CFI has an immediate growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Software Systems Engineer to join our team. As a Connected Factory Developer, you will help design, build, integrate, and deploy enterprise digital factory applications using Ignition, Python, and modern data technologies. You will contribute to applications and services that scale across Raytheon factories, enabling real time insights and connected workflows that support continuous operational improvement.
Who you should be for this role: A systems thinker who enjoys solving operational problems with scalable software and reliable data.
What you will do:
- Design and develop enterprise digital factory applications using Ignition and related technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, data teams, and architects to build connected systems that power the modern digital factory.
- Develop, test, and deploy Ignition based applications supporting enterprise manufacturing workflows and digital factory capabilities.
- Integrate factory data sources, APIs, and IIoT services into scalable applications used across multiple Raytheon sites.
- Implement backend scripting, SQL queries, UI components, dashboards, and automated logic that support operational insight and real time decision making.
- Work with OT and IT partners to consume standardized connectivity solutions using protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, EIP, and Modbus/TCP.
- Support application sustainment, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to root cause analysis for software and data integration challenges.
- Participate in multi site projects, collaborate with senior engineers and architects, and contribute to reusable development patterns.
- Travel up to 10% as needed for collaboration and deployment support.
What You Will Learn
- Enterprise IIoT architectures, digital thread concepts, and multi site deployment frameworks.
- Best practices for scalable Ignition development, data modeling, and application integration.
- Cross-functional collaboration with software engineers, OT specialists, data teams, and factory stakeholders.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
- 2 years SW Deveopment
- Experience developing applications in Ignition using scripting and data technologies such as SQL or Python.
- Experience creating dashboards, UI components, or automated logic in a production software environment.
- Experience developing applications in Ignition or similar tools using scripting and data technologies such as SQL or Python.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Ignition gold certification or willingness to achieve within first year
- Experience using Splunk, PowerBI, Tableau, SQL Server, or enterprise reporting tools.
- Experience developing APIs and creating web applications
- Experience working with data analytics, data preparation, and visualization across multiple data sources.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, IIoT connectivity, and systems integration principles.
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.
- This position is NOT eligible for relocation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
- This position can be in Tucson, AZ; Forest MS; Andover, MA or McKinney, TX
- 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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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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