Date Posted:

2025-04-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Join our team as a Senior Systems Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT, and make an impact on cutting-edge engine control systems. You'll play a key role in integrating advanced components like FADECs, sensors, actuators, and fuel controls, helping to shape the future of engine technology.

What You will do

Develop and decompose requirements and perform integration and verification activity with multi-disciplinary teams at Collins and our customer, Pratt & Whitney (PW). The focus for this role will be on Electrical and Electronic products and subsystems.
Review data using PW Unigraph and other analysis tools to support investigations, isolate issues down to component level, and collaborate with the responsible Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to resolve them effectively.
Design and develop Jet Engine Control Systems for Military engine programs. This includes long-term responsibilities within the systems integration team, such as:

Developing system architecture
Conducting control system analysis to support requirements development and verification
Developing, decomposing, allocating, and managing requirements to manage change control and maintain alignment with program goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience in engine and aircraft system design, with a strong understanding of both commercial and military engine requirements.
In-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic, and sensing components and subsystems, and how they integrate within complex systems.
Familiarity with Collins and Pratt & Whitney tools, as well as their design and qualification processes.
Proficiency in tools such as DOORS, Matlab, Dymola (or similar physics-based modeling applications), and Cameo Systems Modeler (or similar SYSML tools).
Hands-on experience with Engine Control Systems and their integration.
Expertise in Model-Based Design tools and practices for developing efficient and reliable systems.
Experience in Fuel and Actuation Systems, with an understanding of their role in engine control.
Experience in hardware integration, ensuring seamless functionality across systems.
Solid experience in System Dynamic Modeling, System Verification, and Validation to ensure high-quality, reliable performance.
Strong communication skills, with a track record of collaborating seamlessly across teams and with customers to achieve project goals.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits d
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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