Engineering Aide Controls & Diagnostics/NGPF
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization. If you would like to work in an dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation fighters. Pratt & Whitney, a pioneer in flight and technology, is part of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) family. UTC is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,800 locations in approximately 80 countries with $54 billion in revenues (2010).
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., a part of Pratt & Whitney, is the preferred provider of high-value propulsion, power, energy and innovative system solutions. Our products and services are used in a wide variety of government and commercial applications, including main engines for the space shuttle, Atlas and Delta launch vehicles, Ares I, and missile systems. Join our team as an Engineering Aide to the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne(PWR) Controls and Diagnostics staff supporting Next Generation Product Family (NGPF).
The successful candidate will serve as an Engineering Aide, in this role you could expect to acquire exposure to the following areas:
Electronic control systems software and hardware - sensors, actuators, control laws
Gas turbine principals of operation and controls.
The projected period of need is May through August 2012.
NGPF project is a dynamic, fast-paced program. Support staff are expected to adapt to customer direction and support rigid time constraints.
This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Grade average of 3.0 is required.
Ideally, the successful candidate possesses one or more of the following attributes:
-Expertise in Microsoft Excel
-Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink & DOORs
-Familiarity with DO-178B