Controls & Diagnostic Systems Senior Engineer

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Controls & Diagnostic Systems Engineer to advance the design, development, and certification of engine control and diagnostic solutions. Based in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, this hybrid role blends hands-on software and systems engineering with collaboration across customers and teammates, and it requires a STEM degree, programming experience, and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement controls for dynamic mechanical, power, and electrical systems.
• Translate system-level and customer requirements into concrete system or software requirements and designs.
• Conduct iterative prototype testing and reviews of requirements and designs.
• Carry out software verification, including regression analysis, development of test cases and test scripts, and evaluation of results.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required for communication with English-speaking customers, colleagues, or supervisors.
• Travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5 years of engineering experience, or an advanced STEM degree with 3 years of engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of programming experience with Java, C/C++, R, Python, Linux, or DOORS.
• English language proficiency for communication with English-speaking stakeholders.

Technologies

• Java
• C/C++
• R
• Python
• Linux
• DOORS
• NPSS
• Simulink

Benefits

• Employee Scholar Program

Learn more & apply now

CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines, including power and thermal management systems and auxiliary power units. The team also advances diagnostic and health-management systems to monitor products, forecast events, and support maintenance, repair, and operations. With sustainability as a growing priority, CDS leads system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

Role Type

Hybrid: Employees in this role work regularly both onsite and offsite. The exact ratio of time spent onsite is determined in partnership with the leader.