Sr.Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering; Onsite
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Pratt & Whitney Engine Design and Systems Integration (EDSI) is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience, to support next generation propulsion programs.
The candidate will be responsible for leading the development, integration, and maturation of system models for one or more military engine programs. Candidate will also be involved in Pratt & Whitney's digital transformation initiatives to serve as a technical leader, mentor, and strategic contributor driving MBSE process improvements in systems engineering.
This position provides the opportunity to influence and develop cutting-edge digital engineering capabilities for military propulsion programs. Candidate responsibilities will be commensurate with their background, experience, and education.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of Systems Engineering Models as a subject matter expert in order to perform systems engineering tasks including:
Requirements analysis, defining logical and physical architectures, defining interfaces, verification planning, trade studies, 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 and compliance with EDSI standard work
Qualifications you must have:
- 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.
Qualifications we prefer:
- 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, generating basis of estimates
- Active Secret clearance
This role is onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
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.
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