Motor Controls Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an experienced engineer in Tucson, AZ to design, analyze, simulate, and test power conversion circuitry, focusing on 3-phase inverters. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM with at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in simulation tools.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $68,900 – $131,100 USD, along with comprehensive benefits and a flexible 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience with motor types such as brushed, BLDC, or PMSM is a plus.
• Hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes and power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and document power conversion and related circuitry.
• Manage schedule concerns and define circuit-level tasking schedules.
• Guide ECAD drafters through layout and routing activities.

Skills

Design, analyze, simulate, test power conversion circuitry

Proficiency in MATLAB and simulation tools

Hands-on laboratory experience with electronics

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or advanced STEM degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Job description

What You Will Do

• Design, analyze, simulate, test, and document power conversion and related analog circuitry, primarily involving 3‑phase inverter design, sensor interfacing, and controller circuits.
• Draft and design circuit cards at the board level, guiding development from requirements definition through initial integration testing.
• Manage schedule concerns and define schedules for circuit‑level tasking.
• Guide ECAD drafters through layout and routing activities and assist with layer stackup definition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced STEM degree.
• Experience with motor types such as brushed, BLDC, or PMSM is a plus.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (MATLAB, MathCAD, Mathematica) and analog design (FETs/BJTs, op‑amps, filters, clock/data termination, comparators).
• Hands‑on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, DMMs, frequency generators, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.

We Value

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A self‑starter who learns quickly and manages time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills at the small‑team level.
• Knowledge of wide bandgap devices (SiC, GaN), power electronics simulators, military specifications, high‑voltage and high‑power design, and program management tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $68,900 – $131,100 USD.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.
• Option for relocation to Tucson, AZ.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

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. RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal regulations.