Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support next-generation propulsion programs. The role requires leading systems engineering models and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with engineering best practices.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with significant experience in systems engineering, expertise in SysML tools, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Excellent benefits and competitive salary range included.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methods and roles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of systems engineering models as a subject expert.
• Coordinate with leadership and participate in product lifecycle gate reviews.
• Define system logical and physical architectures and conduct verification planning.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Defining system architectures

Verification planning

Leading engineering teams

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

Cameo Systems Modeler

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Pratt & Whitney Engine Design and Systems Integration (EDSI) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience to support next generation propulsion programs. Location: Hartford, CT. Work Type: Onsite.

What You Will Do

Lead the development of systems engineering models as a subject matter expert, performing the following tasks:

• Requirements analysis
• Define system logical and physical architectures
• Define interfaces
• Verification planning
• Trade studies
• System integration

Coordinate with leadership, team members, and other teams in a highly matrixed organization. Participate in customer and internal gate reviews throughout the product lifecycle. Coordinate model inputs and ensure engineering best practices and compliance with EDSI standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems engineering roles or familiarity with systems engineering methods.
• Experience using a SysML tool such as IBM Rhapsody, Cameo/Magic Draw, or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of MBSE best practices.
• Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) or OMG SysML Certification.
• Experience leading small engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience writing proposals or generating basis of estimates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Salary range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD. Relocation eligibility. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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, 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.