Senior Power Design Engineer – Radar Systems (DoD)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to design electrical power systems for radar platforms. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in CREO or similar 3D modeling tools. On-site work in the U.S. with security clearance requirements is expected.

You will lead small development teams, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure design releases meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while adhering to DoD regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience designing power/electronic systems for military, aerospace, or ruggedized applications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards; experience with data packages.
• Experience leading small development teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power systems for radar platforms, including layout and distribution.
• Lead design-to-production transitions and ensure smooth releases to manufacturing.
• Perform tolerance analyses to verify form, fit, and function.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead small teams to meet schedules and budgets; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, QA, and suppliers; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Power design

Electronic systems

GD&T

CREO (Pro/E)

Leadership

Communications

Materials selection

Power conversion

Education

B.S. in STEM

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

CREO (Pro/E)

3D modeling

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to design electrical power systems for radar platforms. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in CREO or similar 3D modeling tools. On-site work in the U.S. with security clearance requirements is expected.

You will lead small development teams, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure design releases meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while adhering to DoD regulatory standards.