Embedded Software Development Principal Engineer P4 (Onsite)

• Controls Systems development and support
• Solid track record of achieving results in a technical role  
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high pressure engineering environment 
• Prior experience developing software in an Agile framework 
• Prior safety critical software development experience 
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO178B  
• Outstanding cross discipline communication skills 
• Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design 

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As a member of a dynamic engineering organization, this position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to apply multidisciplinary engineering and leadership skills in the development and support of complex engine control and diagnostic systems and software. 

Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military and commercial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development and support, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, product software design, verification & validation and engine and flight test support. 

The CDS organization is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented, and results driven Principal Engineer to join the Engine System Software organization.   The qualified candidate will be responsible for: 

• Develop and/or lead software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework: 
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs  
• Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs 
• Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs  
• Perform reviews of requirements and designs 
• Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking  
• Produce software requirement and design specifications 
• Perform and/or lead software verification within the Agile Framework: 
• Conduct regression analysis to determine verification scope  
• Develop / review software test descriptions with traceability to software requirements 
• Develop and execute electronic bench test scripts 
• Evaluate / review test results  
• Execute robustness testing 
• Execute low-level module/object testing 
• Conduct Verification Reviews 
• Produce Verification Reports 
• Participate in and/or lead Agile ceremonies 
• Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking per Agile framework 
• Potential to serve as Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager, and/or part of the Development Team 

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree

CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines including power and thermal management Systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic & health management systems to monitor our products, forecast events and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is on the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

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