Sr Electrical Engineer, Test Systems - (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Development Operations 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 is often asked to provide consultation for test facility integration for sites around the world.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees