RTX
RTX
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company whose businesses include Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its teams develop, manufacture, and support aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, integrated aerospace systems, and defense technologies for commercial and government customers. With work spanning engineering, manufacturing, and research, RTX tackles complex challenges in aviation, national security, and advanced technology across markets worldwide.

Principal Equipment Engineer, Adhesion and Assembly — Florida Remote

Lead the development, integration, and validation of advanced assembly, robotics, and automation equipment for RTX aerospace manufacturing. Deliver scalable production solutions across multiple sites.

Description

  • Develop and validate advanced manufacturing equipment and automation for Adhesion and Assembly processes.
  • Lead equipment development workstreams from design collaboration through integration, commissioning, and factory acceptance.
  • Work with equipment OEMs, system integrators, and automation suppliers.
  • Direct daily technical discussions with vendors and rigorously assess their design assumptions.
  • Contribute to equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, and functional safety.
  • Convert complex manufacturing challenges into practical equipment designs.
  • Perform technical evaluations, design reviews, and troubleshooting for automated assembly, adhesive dispensing, bonding, and smart torque systems.
  • Support standardized equipment and process platforms designed for deployment across multiple sites.
  • Work with manufacturing sites, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other teams to establish technical requirements.
  • Take part in equipment commissioning, startup, debugging, and handoff.
  • Prepare engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise automation and assembly programs.
  • Assess design risks, integration problems, and performance gaps, then implement corrective solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development when needed.

Requirements

  • A university degree or equivalent experience with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Experience developing, integrating, or deploying industrial manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong background in industrial automation and robotics.
  • Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC-based systems, and equipment integration.
  • Understanding of functional safety and machine safety principles.
  • Experience working directly with equipment OEMs, system integrators, or automation suppliers.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Preferred experience with automated assembly, adhesive application, bonding, or torque-related manufacturing equipment.
  • Preferred experience in commissioning, debugging, acceptance testing, and production ramp support.
  • Preferred experience supporting equipment deployments across multiple sites.
  • Preferred familiarity with machine vision, precision assembly systems, or material dispensing technologies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
  • Lifetime Income Strategy option.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection insurance.
  • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.
  • Adoption Assistance.
  • Autism Benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Plan with 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.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Scholar Program.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

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