Sr.Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Hartford, CT is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of engineering models and architectures for critical aerospace programs. You will drive requirements analysis, interfaces, verification planning, and system integration as a subject matter expert, coordinating across a matrixed organization.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in systems engineering, experience with SysML tools, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading small cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Experience in systems engineering roles, or familiarity with systems engineering methods.
• Experience using a SysML tool, such as IBM Rhapsody®, Cameo/Magic Draw®, or equivalent.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Systems Engineering Models as a subject matter expert, performing tasks that include requirements analysis, defining logical and physical architectures, defining interfaces, verification planning, trade studies, and system integration.
• Coordinate with leadership, team members, and other teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Participate in customer and/or internal gate reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate extended team model development efforts and enforce engineering best practices, ensuring compliance with EDSI standard work.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Systems engineering

SysML

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

Cameo/Magic Draw

Job description

Location and Role Type

This is an onsite role based in Hartford, Connecticut. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility, and the position is U.S.-based.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of Systems Engineering Models as a subject matter expert, performing tasks that include requirements analysis, defining logical and physical architectures, defining interfaces, verification planning, trade studies, and system integration.
• Coordinate with leadership, team members, and other teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Participate in customer and/or internal gate reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate extended team model development efforts and enforce engineering best practices, ensuring compliance with EDSI standard work.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading small cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Experience in systems engineering roles, or familiarity with systems engineering methods.
• Experience using a SysML tool, such as IBM Rhapsody®, Cameo/Magic Draw®, or equivalent.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in propulsion, gas turbine systems, or mission‑critical aerospace applications.
• Proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of MBSE best practices.
• Certification in systems engineering and/or SysML (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, OCSMP).
• Proficiency with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience writing proposals and generating basis of estimates.
• Active Secret clearance.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD – 251,600 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional benefits depend on the specific business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Incentive compensation may be available at the appropriate level.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in 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.