Systems Design Engineer

• Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) Military APU/TJ

Date Posted: 2026-01-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

Employment Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Security Clearance: Not Required

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Systems Design Engineer for our Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) Military (Mil) APU/TJ team to support expendable Turbojet (TJ) programs. This is a systems and component design position within the EDSI-Mil team and requires candidates with a technical understanding of engine systems and components. The ideal candidate will be team/customer focused, have good communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The work would cover one, or multiple stages, of the engineering lifecycle like: requirements generation, concept, development, production, & sustainment in alignment with the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) & Gatorworks process. This is a great opportunity for an engineer seeking to exercise their knowledge and inventiveness in arriving at robust design & systems solutions.

This is a direct salary position starting immediately, located in West Palm Beach, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with EDSI-Mil Performance, Operability, Aero, Structures, and Product Definition teams towards generating design solutions at the component and system level
• Manage requirements and design integration for system/component level solutions
• Lead small internal & external teams in developing conceptual, preliminary, and/or detailed component or systems design for small Turbojets (TJ's)
• Manage architecture, interfaces, CICRs and customer interactions
• Provide engineering support towards procuring engine hardware, support supplier visits, and disposition of quality non-conformances & completion of Engineering Changes
• Be Subject Matter Expert (SME) for applicable part families and engine hardware in support of design reviews, field investigations, and customer issues, proposals, and new designs
• Work closely with operations, quality, test, procurement, and engineering discipline SMEs to drive root cause investigations, develop associated corrective actions, and implement product and process improvements
• Initiate and manage outsource Statements of Work (SOW) in support of engineering tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
• Travel less than 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with ANSYS, system level tolerance stack-ups, or similar analysis tools and methods
• Experience with project and risk management
• Familiarity or exposure to hardware procurement and/or tracking
• Proficiency with SAP
• Strong multi-disciplinary knowledge of jet engine systems/modules and their interaction
• Experience integrating engine systems into vehicles
• Experience with jet engine component design or analysis

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 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $132,400 USD - $251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Additional Information

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace business.