CDS Mechanical Controls Product Center, Principal Engineer P4 (Onsite)

globalhr; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Controls Hardware Systems Engineer within the CSEE organization to drive end-to-end requirements for complex mechanical systems. You will collaborate with suppliers, design teams, systems engineering, software, manufacturing, quality, and program leadership to develop robust component solutions.

The role emphasizes requirements management, decomposition, verification planning, and technical mentorship to ensure measurable, testable designs that meet program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8 years of engineering experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Strong requirements management and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Integrated Product Team for Mechanical Product Center components.
• Lead requirements management activities for Fuel, Actuation, Air & Lube system architectures and associated mechanical components.
• Provide technical leadership for Fuel, Air & Lube system components including Pumps, Fuel Controls & associated hardware, Fueldraulic Actuators, Air Valves, Filters, Sensors and instrumentation interfaces.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between internal engineering teams and suppliers.
• Facilitate design reviews, requirement reviews, and technical decision forums.
• Decompose customer, program, and system-level requirements into detailed subsystem and component-level requirements.
• Perform requirements analysis to evaluate completeness, traceability, and technical risk.
• Resolve requirement conflicts and support technical trade studies to optimize performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Ensure requirements are measurable, testable, and aligned with product qualification expectations.
• Develop verification plans, including analysis, inspection, testing, and demonstration methods.
• Review supplier technical proposals, analyses, drawings, and qualification evidence.
• Mentor engineers in requirements-based engineering practices and mechanical system development.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What you Will Do:

The Control System Engineering & Electrification (CSEE) organization is seeking a Mechanical Controls Hardware Systems Engineer with strong technical, communication and teamwork skills.The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end requirements lifecycle across complex mechanical systems, partnering closely with suppliers, design teams, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and program leadership to develop robust component solutions. This position drives technical rigor through requirements management, decomposition, and supplier engagement to ensure components meet system and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an Integrated Product Team for Mechanical Product Center components.


• Lead requirements management activities for Fuel, Actuation, Air & Lube system architectures and associated mechanical components.


• Provide technical leadership for Fuel, Air & Lube system components including:
  
  
  
  • Pumps
  
  
  • Fuel Controls & associated hardware
  
  
  • Fueldraulic Actuators
  
  
  • Air Valves
  
  
  • Filters
  
  
  • Sensors and instrumentation interfaces.
  
  
  
  


• Serve as the primary technical interface between internal engineering teams and suppliers.


• Facilitate design reviews, requirement reviews, and technical decision forums.


• Decompose customer, program, and system-level requirements into detailed subsystem and component-level requirements.


• Perform requirements analysis to evaluate completeness, traceability, and technical risk.


• Resolve requirement conflicts and support technical trade studies to optimize performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.


• Ensure requirements are measurable, testable, and aligned with product qualification expectations.


• Develop verification plans, including analysis, inspection, testing, and demonstration methods.


• Review supplier technical proposals, analyses, drawings, and qualification evidence.


• Mentor engineers in requirements-based engineering practices and mechanical system development.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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


• 8 years of engineering experience or 5 years with an advanced degree

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to lead a cross-functional team.


• Experience working with suppliers.


• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  
  • Mechanical system integration
  
  
  • Supplier technical management
  
  
  • Requirements management, decomposition and traceability
  
  
  • Requirements analysis and validation
  
  
  • Verification and validation methodologies
  
  
  • Strong understanding of fluid system principles including pressure loss, flow control, thermal effects, contamination control, and system interfaces.
  
  
  • Experience leading technical reviews and making architecture-level decisions.
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Benefits


• Relocation Assistance

Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI)

Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS)

CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines including power and thermal management Systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic & health management systems to monitor our products, forecast events and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is on the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

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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