Controls & Diagnostic Systems Senior Engineer (Hybrid)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney CDS seeks a Sr. Engineer to design and certify control and diagnostic systems for gas turbine engines.

You will translate system requirements into software designs, perform iterative prototype testing, and verify software with regression analysis, while collaborating with an international team. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with 5+ years of engineering experience and strong Java/C/C++ and Python skills, plus English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years engineering experience or 3+ with an advanced degree.
• 2+ years programming in Java, C/C++, Python, R, Linux or DOORS.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program information.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement solutions for control systems.
• Decompose requirements into software requirements and designs.
• Conduct prototype testing and reviews of requirements and designs.
• Perform software verification including regression testing.
• Communicate with customers and teammates in English.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

Java

C/C++

Python

R

Linux

DOORS

Job description

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Date Posted: 2026-10-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

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

Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military and commercial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development and support, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, product software design, verification & validation and engine and flight test support. The CDS organization is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented, and results driven Sr. Engineer to join our world-class organization.

• Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing solutions to control dynamic mechanical, power, and electrical systems.
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into systems or software requirements and designs.
• Conduct iterative prototype testing and reviews of requirements and designs.
• Perform software verification including regression analysis, test case development, test script development and evaluation of results.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience.
• 2 years of programming experience with Java, C/C++, R, Python, Linux or DOORS.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor degree in Software, Computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
• Knowledge of gas turbine jet engine operation and sub-systems.
• Experience with modeling tools for complex systems (NPSS, Simulink).
• Ability to execute in a multidiscipline working environment.
• Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

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. This role is:

• 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.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.