Sr Electrical Engineer, Test Systems - (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company with 185,000 employees, great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for over 100 years, is part of RTX. The Development Operations team is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support their Test Systems Engineering (TSE) group. TSE is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the design, fabrication, and installation of Special Test Equipment (STE) in support of commercial and military ground testing of engines and components. TSE also provides consultation for test facility integration for sites around the world. Development Operations provides services to support future products for global commercial airlines, industrial partners and military customers, including Assembly, Instrumentation and Test of engines and rigs and the associated facilities, hardware, data systems, software and technology. Development Operations delivers services in a safe, efficient and sustainable environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Controls, Power transmission or Power distribution Engineering.
5 years of electrical engineering experience or an Advanced Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering with 3 years of electrical or engineering experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License (PE)
Knowledge and awareness of the following: Electrical relay logic design, motor control center design, and power and control wiring distribution
Knowledge of pressures, temperatures, fluid process control and its relationship to the mechanical environment.
Experience using AutoCAD to design electrical schematics or elementary wiring diagrams
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Understand and apply various compliance codes such as the National Electric Code (NEC) NFPA 70, the National Electric Safety Code NFPA 70E, and OSHA 510
Knowledge of lean manufacturing tool such as Six Sigma, Agile, or CORE to drive continuous improvements in our processes and customer MFA

Responsibilities

Interface with multidisciplinary team to design and implement test facility electrical control and data systems in support of our development and production test programs
Collaborate with our customers, including parties external to the organization, to further understand and define their requirements.
Propose and implement cost effective solutions from the initial concept through the final design, fabrication, checkout, and system turnover to the customer considering the following factors: feasibility, safety, environmental impact, and adherence to industry standards
Identify improvements to Engineering Standard Work during execution of assigned tasks.
Contributes to the development of goals for the electrical discipline.
Frequent interfacing with Engine Project Groups, Purchasing, and outside Pratt & Whitney’s vendors required
Collaborate with capital project managers and lead both high and medium power electrical design for new construction/renovation of site facilities
Writing request for proposal documents in support of capital procurement.
Oversee vendors and ensure compliance with industry standards and Company policies, procedures and practices.
Working knowledge of planning requirements, design, integration and implementing of Power Distribution on site.
Provide training and knowledge transfer.
Mentors and reviews work of lower-level professionals.
Review and approve project and construction drawings to ensure capture of appropriate codes and standards related to NEC, Florida Building Codes, as well as local jurisdiction code requirements.
Travel is less than 25%.