Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an engineer to contribute to the Electric Propulsion System Engineering group within the Control System Engineering and Electrification discipline. The role supports end-to-end control systems engineering, power electronics, and validation across civil and military customers, with several rotations through the Engineering Development Program (EDP).

The position offers onsite work in East Hartford, CT, benefits, and opportunities to work with cross-disciplinary teams on advanced

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or physics obtained by start date.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA.

Responsibilities

• Systems engineering of electric powertrain systems for aerospace electric propulsion.
• Development of electrical system and subsystem requirements to meet platform level objectives.
• Modeling of electric powertrain systems at various levels of fidelity to inform designs and processes.
• Electrical system protections design including protection strategy, analysis of trip curves and selectivity, insulation coordination, and failure analysis.
• Development of integrated electric system verification and validation plans.
• Analysis of simulation and test data, presentation and visualization of results for an audience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support electric powertrain subsystem and electrified engine testing at P&W and partner sites in North America and Europe.

Skills

MATLAB and Simulink

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or physics

Job description

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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

Control & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a discipline within P&W Engineering, responsible for control system architecture, safety and reliability, thermal management, dynamic analysis, software design and verification. Within CDS, the Control System Engineering and Electrification (CSEE) is responsible for the end-to-end Control Systems Engineering and Electrical Propulsion Systems Engineering Value Stream. Within CSEE, the Electric Propulsion System Engineering (EPSE) group is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing game-changing hybrid-electric propulsion systems. EPSE engineers work across all CDS subdisciplines to help achieve program objectives of the CDS CIPT. EPSE engineers apply skills from across a wide range of PW Engineering disciplines such as Performance, Operability, Mechanical Disciplines, Aerothermal Management, to develop, integrate and certify subsystems and hardware for Civil and Military customers. EPSE engineers work the entire system life cycle from 1) control system technology development, 2) interpreting customer requirements, decomposing them to hardware and software, 3) technical and project oversight of hardware implementation, to 4) ensuring control system compliance across engine, flight and customer compliance testing, and finally, 5) leading system and hardware field issue triage and resolution. EPSE engineers work collaboratively with industry partners, including key suppliers and customers, in a team environment, to advance the technology readiness level of emerging hybrid-electric systems and components. EPSE engineers support the concept design definition, system integration, prototype testing and product detail design development, certification and validation, both for systems and components. EPSE engineers support technical proposals, cost estimates, concept trade-off analysis and modeling, in support of advanced hybrid-electric projects.

• Systems engineering of electric powertrain systems for aerospace electric propulsion.
• Development of electrical system and subsystem requirements to meet platform level objectives.
• Modeling of electric powertrain systems at various levels of fidelity to inform designs and processes.
• Electrical system protections design including protection strategy, analysis of trip curves and selectivity, insulation coordination, and failure analysis.
• Development of integrated electric system verification and validation plans.
• Analysis of simulation and test data, presentation and visualization of results for an audience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support electric powertrain subsystem and electrified engine testing at P&W and partner sites in North America and Europe.

What You Will Learn

Candidates hired will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). This program consists of three rotations that are 12 months - 9 months - 9 months in duration and typically occur in three distinct disciplines within the hiring department. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth & depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions available in our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies that will serve as the foundation for exceptional contributions that you will make at Pratt & Whitney.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or physics obtained by start date.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Coursework or work experience in power electronics, electric machines, high voltage systems, and high-power protection systems.
• Design of electronic hardware for aerospace applications.
• General knowledge of batteries and other energy storage systems.
• Broad familiarity with military or commercial gas turbine engine and air cycle system design, development, and validation is desirable.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.