Principal Controls System Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do

The Principal Controls System Engineer is responsible for PLC and HMI code best practices/development/maintenance, robotics and automation projects from conception to implementation, SCADA system development, Ignition based interfaces, industrial networking, and database solutions.

• The Principal Controls System Engineer will monitor and perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, troubleshoot problems, and repair issues to reduce safety risk, improve throughput, and other metrics through the use of controls and automation systems.

• As part of the team, the Principal Controls System Engineer will install, maintain, and replace systems throughout the production process for all control systems.

• Troubleshoot component parts, including motion sensors, control components, photosensors, and other vital technology.

• In addition to maintaining smooth operation, will operate be the subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and key decision-makers, delivering reports on current System Control capabilities and future opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 8 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, network design, SCADA system design, project management or a related work environment OR a Master's Degree and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, network design, SCADA system design, project management or a related environment

• Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to industrial control technology

• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000/Allen Bradley, Inductive Automation Ignition, Fanuc, Cognex, and other industrial software and brand utilization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Qualifications We Prefer

• Engineering degree in Automation, Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical

• Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional manufacturing (isothermal forging, spray coating, heat treat, and ultrasonic inspection) techniques to produce disks and industrially available technologies

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (CORE, 6S, etc.)

• Experience with root cause analysis

• Experience with SmartSheet or other data and project management tools

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several