Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW715: Asheville Site 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd , Asheville, NC, 28806 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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 tightknit 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?

We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience of development, integration and sustainment of an Operational Technology Network topology in manufacturing. The network is to support controls engineering for Automation development and deployment. This role also requires strong background in manufacturing processes, and the candidate shall have exceptional interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. The ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements, with the ability to implement and optimize systems/network solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability for Automation.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, deploy, validate and optimize operational technology network software solutions for manufacturing processes, operations ensuring reliable communication and control.
• Hardware identification, configuration in Operational Technology network systems with PLCs, HMIs, databases, and other control systems in manufacturing.
• Configure network to meet and create specific requirements, including procedural and standard best practices.
• Work with suppliers for design, documentation, and hardware configuration for the Operational Technology network.
• Engage with Digital Technologies for cybersecurity firewall compliance, and adaptation for the operations technology network.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the Operational Technology network systems, controls hardware for reliability predictability.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements through collaboration of various teams in manufacturing.
• Employ skills of forward thinking, collaboration, listening, customer focus, analytical skills, teamwork, focus on results, adaptability, with strong business ethics.
• Ability to manage project timelines of work performed, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience and a minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Expertise working with Cisco networking systems, Ignition, Logix5000, database knowledge including relational and object based storage.
• Proven experience in provisioning, deploying and sustaining/optimizing a Cisco network in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimization.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of Dynics brand hardware and network is a plus.
• Edge computing deployment and management.
• Software Defined Networking (SDN) deployment and management.
• Embedded Device Operating (OS) system management.
• Facilities management.
• Hardwired components design and debug.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading successful automation projects.

Learn More and Apply:

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 learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the ass