Engine Control Laws and Fuel System Control Design Sr. Engineer P3 (Onsite)

globalhr; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a qualified engineer for an on-site role in East Hartford, CT, focused on engine control systems and model-based methods. The position requires DoD Secret clearance and offers engagement across aerospace engine programs.

You will develop model predictive control, FDIA algorithms, and engine models, collaborating with internal stakeholders to advance control law software verification and validation throughout the life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree
• MS degree preferred in STEM or related field

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop model predictive control and parameter estimation algorithms for military and commercial engine programs
• Develop engine, actuation, and fuel system dynamic models and apply these models for development of functional requirements for control law algorithms, fuel system and actuation dynamics
• Develop model-based sensor and actuator fault detection, isolation, and accommodation (FDIA) algorithms
• Collaborate with internal customers/stakeholders to identify opportunities for control law product and process improvements
• Participate in improving process and standards for development, validation, and verification of engine control laws, fuel system control laws, and FDIA algorithms
• Lead root cause determination and corrective action throughout product life cycle from concept to testing and in-service operation

Skills

Model predictive control

Parameter estimation

FDIA algorithms

State estimation

Engine control laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree

Tools

Modelica

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2

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:

• Plan and develop model predictive control and parameter estimation algorithms for military and commercial engine programs.


• Develop engine, actuation, and fuel system dynamic models and apply these models for development of functional requirements for control law algorithms, fuel system and actuation dynamics.


• Develop model-based sensor and actuator fault detection, isolation, and accommodation (FDIA) algorithms.


• Collaborate with internal customers/stakeholders to identify opportunities for control law product and process improvements.


• Participating in improving process and standards for development, validation, and verification of engine control laws, fuel system control laws, and FDIA algorithms


• For emerging algorithm issues, lead root cause determination and corrective action throughout entire product life cycle from initial concept phases, through engine testing and in-service operation

What You Will Learn

• Gas turbine engine control law theory and practice.


• Realtime gas turbine engine modeling and analysis.


• State estimation for gas turbine engine performance estimation.


• Engine operability and performance.


• Engine control law software verification and validation.


• State of the art dynamic modeling methodologies.


• Model based requirements processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

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


• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree

Qualifications We Prefer:

• M.S. degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)


• Expertise developing physics-based models of turbo-machinery components by applying principles and methods from thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer and integrating component models into a numerically robust system model.


• Experience with Modelica modeling language


• Expertise developing physics-based models of fuel systems and fueldraulic actuation systems.


• Expertise designing and analyzing estimation algorithms by applying methods and tools from multi-input multi-output dynamical linear system and estimation theory


• Expertise applying statistical models and methods for modeling uncertainty propagation in dynamical systems

What We Offer:

• Benefits


• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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