Sr Eng - Advanced Measurements Technology
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).
Measurement Systems Engineering is seeking creative, highly motivated engineers to advance state-of-the-art instrumentation and sensor technologies unavailable anywhere else in the industry. Responsibilities span the multiple engineering disciplines of structural and performance instrumentation. This position focuses on execution of technology advancement for optics, clearance, thin film, high temperature applied sensors, signal processing and data analysis.
Working in a startup-like environment, the position offers a talented engineer the rare opportunity to bring technology development from the concept phase all the way to deployment in support of today's most advanced jet engines.
Responsibilities and skills sought include:
- Strong system design and integration skills
- Ability to conceptualize new measurement techniques
- Algorithm development
- Solid understanding of Digital Signal Processing methods
- Experience with applied sensors, rotating instrumentation and telemetry
- Laser optics and capacitive clearance familiarity
- Skill at technology development, moving between mechanical design, hardware and software integration to advance from concept to prototype and production readiness
- Proficiency in project management
- Good written and oral communication skills
A strong emphasis is placed on resourcefulness, innovation and attention to detail.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney is a government contractor, and as such, the current openings are for positions that require U.S. citizenship, U.S. permanent residency or person granted asylum in the U.S.
Occasional travel to East Hartford, West Palm Beach or customer sites is anticipated.
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Experience with analog and digital instrumentation systems is a requirement. Familiarity with digital signal processing, sensors, RF, capacitive clearance, laser optical measurement and technology development planning is a plus. A strong emphasis is placed on resourcefulness, innovation and attention to detail.
