Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Prognostic Health Management (PHM) Principal System Engineer P4 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

The ECU Principal PHM System Engineer role for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Program will be responsible for supporting the effective execution of PHM/CBM system. The successful candidate will be familiar with the complete lifecycle of a typical program and apply the appropriate activities to the ECU program. This includes defining the subsystem requirements for hardware and software, advancing a variety of technologies for gas path diagnostics, fault detection and isolation through Machine Learning (ML) and Big Data Analytics.  PHM Sensing Systems cover front to back of the Propulsion System and interface with aircraft software for Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) fleet management.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sub-system trade studies
• Develop On-Board and Off-board Algorithms for Usage Based Lifing (UBL) and Condition Based Inspection (CBI)
• Implement Artificial Intelligent/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Fault Detection, Isolation and Removal
• Manage Data system requirement between Propulsion System and Airframer software
• Support the definition of data collection requirements and coordinate implementation of false alarm mitigations.
• Advance new technologies for sensors and algorithm for PHM/CBM
• Support generation of health management performance metrics.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of experience in mechanical design, development and or test with a bachelor’s degree and 5 with an advanced degree
• US Person Status required due to government contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Statistics, databases, and data analytics experience.
• Development and deployment of analytics in a collaborative environment
• Systems experience though various phases of program progression
• Experience in coordinating multiple organizations to deliver on schedule and on budget.
• Familiarity with F135 Controls and Diagnostics, Analytics, Sensor Data and processing techniques
• A track record of delivering results in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with model based system engineering
• Prior engine IPT or flight/ground test experience
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with customers and all levels of management
• Experience working with military customers and being comfortable presenting to both military and PW leadership.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Control & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, and product software design, verification & validation.  We integrate the control and diagnostic system design across other engine system modules and with the air vehicles