Senior Engineer, Control & Diagnostic Systems
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 Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development including: requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, and product software design, verification & validation. We integrate the control and diagnostic system design across other engine system modules and with the air vehicles and provide support throughout the complete engine product life cycle.
This product development activity requires strong integration and analysis skills in a variety of control system, diagnostic system and/or software disciplines, such as:
- Systems Engineering & Integration
- Classical Control Design
- Multivariable & Optimal Control Design
- Software Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Verification & Validation including test bench, engine and flight test support
- System Modeling
- Dynamic Stability Analysis
- Statistical Data Analysis / Signal Processing
Job responsibilities include a wide range of exciting and challenging activities which involve application of fundamental engineering principles in the analysis of engine system operating requirements and the development of engine control and diagnostic systems. Candidates should have successfully demonstrated analytical skills to solve complex control, diagnostic and/or software system problems and the ability to work at the implementation level.
US citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
Regional relocation support only.
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
A minimum of 4+ years experience in system/software engineering or related field is required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional teaming environment together with good written and oral communication skills is essential.
Experience with of DO178B certification desired.
Knowledge of aircraft propulsion systems a plus.
