Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer II

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, through Pratt & Whitney, seeks an Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer II to contribute to end-to-end propulsion system design, modeling, and validation across power electronics, high-voltage systems, and protections.

Candidates will join the Engineering Development Program (EDP) with three rotations over 2.5 years to gain breadth and depth in technical experiences, forming a strong foundation for future contributions within RTX.

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

Responsibilities

• Systems engineering of electric powertrain systems for aerospace propulsion.
• Development of electrical system and subsystem requirements.
• Modeling of electric powertrain systems at various fidelity levels.
• 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

Simulink

Education

Master's degree in engineering or physics

3.0 GPA

Job description

RTX, through Pratt & Whitney, seeks an Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer II to contribute to end-to-end propulsion system design, modeling, and validation across power electronics, high-voltage systems, and protections.

Candidates will join the Engineering Development Program (EDP) with three rotations over 2.5 years to gain breadth and depth in technical experiences, forming a strong foundation for future contributions within RTX.