Digital Automation Engineer (Digital Technology) (Hybrid)

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted

2026-10-23

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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

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. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Be at the forefront of enterprise digital transformation, turning emerging technologies like RPA, workflow orchestration, and AI into real-world business impact. As an Automation Engineer, you’ll push the boundaries of intelligent automation—engineering innovative ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions. Partnering with business stakeholders and teams across Digital Technology, you’ll shape how we build, integrate, and scale automation across the enterprise while mentoring talent and defining the engineering practices that will power what’s next.

**This is a Digital Technology role—not an industrial, manufacturing, controls, or factory automation role.**

** This is a hybrid position, at one of Collins major facilities**

What You Will Do

• Engineer scalable, reliable, production-ready intelligent automation solutions.
• Bridge proofs of concept and MVPs with enterprise implementation.
• Provide technical mentorship to colleagues and stakeholders
• Partner closely with the India Automation Development team and other Digital Technology Subject Matter Experts and Service Teams to enable consistent, efficient delivery.
• Software engineering: Develop maintainable code, APIs, integrations and reusable automation components.
• DevOps & reliability: Support CI/CD, testing, deployment, monitoring, logging and error handling.
• Technical mentorship: Coach colleagues and stakeholders on engineering practices, technical design and production readiness.
• Development team collaboration: Align with the India team on technical requirements, solution design, code reviews, handoffs and troubleshooting.
• Intelligent automation: Integrate RPA, workflow orchestration, AI services and data capabilities.
• Enterprise knowledge: Learn and document system dependencies, technical constraints, integration patterns and operational procedures.
• Documentation governance: Provide strategic ownership of the documentation lifecycle, partnering closely with architects to translate designs into standardized, scalable use‑case documentation.
• Continuous improvement: Establish standards, reduce technical debt and improve reuse, maintainability and delivery efficiency.

What You Will Learn

• Explore the evolving world of intelligent automation, gaining hands-on experience with emerging technologies like RPA, workflow orchestration, and AI.
• Build a deep understanding of enterprise systems, integrations, and architecture while learning how to turn innovative concepts into scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with experts across Digital Technology and business teams to expand your technical expertise, strengthen your engineering skills, and shape the future of enterprise automation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position .(U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).
• Strong software development and programming skills.
• Practical experience with APIs, system integrations and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DevOps practices, source control, testing and deployment automation.
• Ability to assess technical designs and solve complex engineering problems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and provide constructive technical guidance.
• Programming: Proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell) with experience developing, debugging and maintaining code.
• Git & source control: Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative development workflows, including branching, merging, pull requests, code reviews and conflict resolution.
• Software engineering practices: Understanding of modular design, reusable components, automated testing, code quality and maintainability.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Practical experience with build and deployment pipelines, environment configuration and automated testing.

Qualifications We Prefer

• RPA experience (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, Blue Prism, Appian, Webcon, etc.).
• Workflow orchestration and event-driven architectures.
• AI/LLM integration into business processes.
• Data engineering, SQL and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Cloud platforms, containers and infrastructure as code.
• Experience transitioning prototypes into production.
• Experience working with offshore or geographically distributed development teams.
• Enterprise architecture, security and observability practices.
• Experience with Git-based platforms such as GitHub, GitLab or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code, automated build tools and release management.
• Experience with languages and frameworks relevant to enterprise integration, APIs, workflow automation and AI services.
• Experience working in aerospace or other highly regulated, complex manufacturing environments.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits packages include

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student Loan Repayment Program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages you can buy 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital.

If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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