Principal Systems Engineer - Engines and MEMS (EMEMS) Sensors (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) employer matching

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead projects in engine design and MEMS sensors. This role involves providing technical leadership and mentoring while managing system engineering activities through all phases of development.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree and substantial experience, with skills in communication and team collaboration. Attractive benefits include medical coverage, a generous 401(k), and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience or 5+ with an advanced degree.
• Experience with electronic development and integration programs.
• Strong communication skills and team facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline projects in engine and MEMS sensors design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.
• Manage system engineering activities from requirements to verification.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree in engineering

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Burnsville, MN, USA (County Rd 42 W, North Building)

Job Type: Onsite

U.S. Person Requirement: The role requires a U.S. Person, defined as a lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or other protected individual as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Security Clearance: None / Not Required

What You Will Do

• Lead complex, multi‑discipline projects in the engines and MEMS sensors design department.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers across hardware, software, and test disciplines.
• Represent the organization as a prime customer contact and deliver presentations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including design, operations, quality, program management, and business development.
• Develop and manage system engineering activities from requirements definition through detailed design, implementation, and verification.
• Conduct architecture trade studies, modeling, analysis, and simulation; perform failure mode and effects analysis and safety analysis.
• Perform statistical and qualitative data analyses and support system‑level functional, performance, and robustness testing.
• Ensure compliance with SAE ARP4754 and other applicable guidelines for aircraft system development.
• Manage configuration processes, functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, preparing verification criteria and plans.

Qualifications – Required

• Typical requirement: a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated technical and leadership responsibility on electronic development and integration programs.
• Experience preparing and presenting stage‑gate design reviews to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate teamwork across functions.
• Hands‑on experience managing hardware and software development configurations throughout the engineering process.
• Experience establishing design work scope, objectives, and criteria for product development and integration.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience with SAE ARP4754, RTCA/DO‑178, RTCA/DO‑254, and RTCA/DO‑160 aerospace certification frameworks.
• Proficiency in DOORS, Polarion ALM, and MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Background in engine technologies, aircraft systems, data management, embedded hardware/software, Agile development processes, or cybersecurity.
• 10+ years of experience reviewing product specifications, performing estimates of effort and duration for tasks, and managing requirements convergence planning.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits (including Ovia Health and fertility services)
• Autism benefit and employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Wellness incentives, virtual doctor visits, and chronic disease management (e.g., Teladoc Medical Experts)
• Child and elder care services, Bright Horizons, and other dependent care programs

Salary Range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD (good faith estimate based on experience, location, and role). Additional incentive compensation may be offered per business unit policies.

This role is U.S.-based. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the applicable pay structure and benefits will apply.

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 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.