Senior Electrical Engineer - Subsystem Design (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Prattwhitney seeks an Electrical Engineer for strategic defense solutions in Binghamton, NY. The role involves designing, integrating, and verifying electrical systems for aircraft. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in electrical design or an advanced degree in a STEM field.

Exceptional benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, and extensive paid leave. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued Security Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate electrical components and wiring into design.
• Generate system wiring diagrams and hardware using CAD tools.
• Analyze power distribution and electrical loads.
• Support testing and integration of systems.
• Verify and validate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate aircraft electrical mission equipment installations.

Skills

Electrical design for aircraft or related systems

Proficiency with electrical design tools (Visio, AutoCAD, etc.)

Experience with CAD tools

Education

Minimum 5 years of experience or advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Computer Harness

Catia

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer – strategic defense solutions. Location: Binghamton, NY. Onsite position requiring U.S. citizenship and a valid Secret security clearance, obtained and maintained by day one.

Responsibilities

• Integrate electrical components and wiring into design while meeting vendor and OEM requirements.
• Generate system wiring diagrams, circuit breaker panels, control panels, and other hardware using CAD tools.
• Analyze power distribution, electrical loads, and load‑shedding schemes.
• Support testing and integration of systems on trainer aircraft and other platforms.
• Test, verify, and validate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assemblies, and Electrical Loads Analysis.
• Coordinate aircraft electrical mission equipment installations and manage installation milestones.
• Identify, document, and communicate design and integration risks for timely review and resolution.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with functional areas to develop design solutions.
• Be self‑directed, meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Security Clearance (Secret) required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design for aircraft or related systems, or an advanced degree in a STEM field with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, Computer Harness, Catia, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance.
• Experience with aircraft, trainers, or other technical system integration.
• Experience across the HW lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams, vendors, and suppliers to create cost‑effective solutions.
• Knowledge of the Electrical Wiring Integration Systems (EWIS) standard.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage, with optional extended coverages.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives, health‑care virtual visits, and wellness rewards program.
• Optional relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.