Senior Systems Engineer - TCMA (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (vacation)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Communications Avionics to join an Agile development team onsite. You will translate requirements into test and verification strategies, develop Python test scripts, verify software builds in lab environments, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross‑functional teams across DoD programs.

This role offers exposure to avionics integration and lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in Agile development teams and software requirement development.
• Proficiency with test automation in Python.
• Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, Enterprise Architect.
• Preferable: avionics systems experience (military or civil aircraft).
• Preferable: avionics integration, lab test, and embedded software integration experience.
• Preferable: knowledge of data buses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL‑STD‑1553B, ARINC‑429).
• Preferable: experience as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Cost Account Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities in an Agile environment.
• Translate system and software requirements into test and verification strategies.
• Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python.
• Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine requirements and design solutions.
• Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
• Contribute to improving test development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Assist with bids & pursuits and mentor junior engineers.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Agile development

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

DOORS

PREP

TLBD

ALM

JIRA

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Systems Engineer – Communications Avionics

Location

Huntsville, Alabama (Onsite)

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required; candidate must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities in an Agile environment.
• Translate system and software requirements into test and verification strategies.
• Develop automated and semi‑automated test scripts using Python.
• Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to refine requirements and design solutions.
• Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
• Contribute to improving test development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Assist with bids & pursuits and mentor junior engineers.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

What You Will Learn

• Integrate Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software for mission sensor and weapons avionics.
• Deepen systems engineering expertise across the aerospace systems lifecycle.
• Explore roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Cost Account Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in Agile development teams and software requirement development.
• Proficiency with test automation in Python.
• Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, PREP, TLBD, ALM, JIRA, Enterprise Architect.
• Preferable: Experience in avionics systems (military or civil aircraft).
• Preferable: Avionics integration, lab test, and embedded software integration experience.
• Preferable: Knowledge of data buses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL‑STD‑1553B, ARINC‑429).
• Preferable: Experience with Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) or surveillance equipment.
• Preferable: Experience as Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Cost Account Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Parental leave, fertility and family planning support.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services, and more.