APU/TJ Engine System Software Principal Engineer P4 (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a systems engineer to support control system integration and MBSE activities for engine subsystems. You will develop and validate requirements and models for FADEC, sensors, actuators, fuel, and electro‑mechanical interfaces.

The role emphasizes ARP4754-based systems engineering, Cameo MBSE, and Simulink-based design to support both civilian and military programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required or equivalent.
• 8 years of engineering experience or 5 with advanced degree.
• Basic knowledge of gas turbine engine operation, control, and system integration.
• Experience in engine control system design and validation.

Responsibilities

• Support control system integration across engine subsystems including FADEC, sensors, actuators, fuel systems, and electro‑mechanical components.
• Develop, manage, and decompose system and subsystem requirements in accordance with ARP4754 guidelines.
• Own requirements lifecycle activities including authoring, allocation, traceability, validation, and verification.
• Support hardware selection, trade studies, and integration of sensors, effectors, and control system components.
• Apply MBSE using Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Translate control system requirements into Model‑Based Design implementations in MATLAB Simulink for software development.
• Develop and validate Simulink models for actuation systems (starter‑generators, fuel systems, pneumatic systems).

Skills

System integration

Requirements management

Engineering analysis

Gas turbine operation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

About the Role

Controls and Diagnostic Systems is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, and product software design, verification & validation. What you will do includes supporting the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and Expendable Turbojet (TJ) business units.

Job Responsibilities

• Support control system integration across engine subsystems including FADEC, sensors, actuators, fuel systems, and electro‑mechanical components.
• Develop, manage, and decompose system and subsystem requirements in accordance with ARP4754 guidelines.
• Own requirements lifecycle activities including authoring, allocation, traceability, validation, and verification.
• Support hardware selection, trade studies, and integration of sensors, effectors, and control system components.
• Apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Translate control system requirements into Model‑Based Design implementations in MATLAB Simulink for software development.
• Develop and validate Simulink models for actuation systems (starter‑generators, fuel systems, pneumatic systems).

Up to 10% travel.

What You Will Learn

Gain exposure to a wide variety of engineering challenges and play a critical role on F135 and F119, and other commercial and military programs.

Qualifications

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Either 8 years of engineering experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Basic knowledge of gas turbine engine operation, control, and system integration.
• Experience in engine control system design and validation.

We prefer:

• Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Proficiency in system/software design tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and MATLAB Simulink.
• Experience in engine control input/output electrical interfaces.
• Experience in fuel and actuation architecture studies and system design.

Benefits

Salary range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional annual incentive compensation programs may be offered at certain levels. Relocation assistance is available.

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.