Associate Director, Systems Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

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:

Pratt and Whitney Engine Design and Systems Integration (EDSI) is seeking an Associate Director, Systems Engineering, with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience. The Associate Director will be responsible for leading the development of system models for one or more military engine programs.  Candidate will also be involved in Pratt & Whitney’s digital transformation initiatives and be a contributor to MBSE standard work development. This position provides the opportunity to be involved with cutting-edge digital engineering capabilities for military propulsion programs.  Candidate responsibilities will be commensurate with their background, experience, and education.

• Lead the development of Systems Engineering Models as a subject matter expert in order to perform systems engineering tasks including: Requirements analysis, logical and physical architectures, defining interfaces, verification planning, trade studies
• Collaborate with leadership, team members, and other teams in a highly matrixed organization to deliver desired outcomes
• Participate in customer and/or internal gate reviews throughout the product lifecycle
• Codify MBSE best practices into EDSI standard work to grow discipline maturity
• Conduct briefings to senior leaders both within and outside of the discipline

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience using an MBSE tool, such as IBM Rhapsody ®, Cameo Systems Modeler®, Cameo Enterprise Architect® or equivalent.
• Experience developing advanced military gas turbine engine products.
• Requires ability to communicate with senior executive leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization.
• Active U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret or higher) is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices and methods with regard to MBSE, digital engineering, and digital transformation relevant to aerospace and defense
• Proven track record of developing digital capabilities aligned with customer needs
• Experience leading engineering integrated product teams
• Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP)
• OMG SysML Certification
• Proficiency with Agile development methods and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Experience writing technical proposals, generating basis of estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Relocation Eligibility
• Benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will