Principal Systems Engineer P4 (Onsite)

Jobright.ai; Connecticut; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead Prognostic Health Management systems for military engine programs, focusing on requirement decomposition, validation and verification, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will mentor early‑career engineers and advance algorithms to enable Condition Based Maintenance, applying MBSE, data analysis and sensor technologies across complex propulsion architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 5 years' experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet program and schedule commitments for Component Integrated Product Team.
• PHM system and sub-system hardware and software requirement decomposition, validation, and verification.
• Development and advancement of algorithms to enable Condition Based Maintenance.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of DPHM solutions.
• Mentoring early career engineers in the area of systems engineering.

Education

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

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development of Prognostic Health Management Systems for military engine programs, focusing on requirement decomposition, validation, and verification, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Aerospace Industrial Manufacturing

No H1B Security Clearance Required U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Meet program and schedule commitments for Component Integrated Product Team

PHM system and sub-system hardware and software requirement decomposition, validation, and verification

Development and advancement of algorithms to enable Condition Based Maintenance

Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of DPHM solutions

Mentoring early career engineers in the area of systems engineering

Qualification

Systems engineering principles Aerospace control systems Gas turbine engine architecture Requirements management tools Programming languages MBSE methodology Agile methodologies Statistical methods Sensor technologies Team coordination FMECA familiarity Data analysis Signal processing AI/ML familiarity Microsoft O365 proficiency Communication skills Leadership skills

Required

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

8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 5 years' experience

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

Preferred

Knowledge of and exposure to aerospace control and diagnostic systems

Experience in gas turbine engine subsystems and their architecture, performance, and analysis

Proficiency in requirements management tools such as DOORs

Proficiency in MBSE methodology and tools such as CAMEO

Experience in coordinating with multiple organizations and operating in cross-functional IPTs

Knowledge of relevant military and industry standards and regulations

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA

Basic familiarity with Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)

Knowledge of sensor technologies and their applications

Skills in using statistical methods to analyze data and predict outcomes and probabilities

Strong ability to effectively communicate, lead, influence and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives

Familiarity with modern data analysis, signal processing and AI/ML

Experience in programing tools/languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, and Simulink

Aircraft propulsion systems powering advanced aircraft.

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Systems engineering principles Aerospace control systems Gas turbine engine architecture Requirements management tools Programming languages