Senior Engineer - Verification

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Who we are:

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed – and will continue to transform – the world. That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s Military Engines most advanced aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio – including Commercial Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation – and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

Job Description:

The Engine Diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Management team (DPHM) is dedicated to providing end to end solutions to improve aircraft reliability while reducing operating costs.

The selected candidate will generate/implement algorithms that monitor automatically monitor critical flight parameters, alert for anomalies, and provide visibility to events or exceedances.

This helps the operator to make informed decisions about preventive maintenance, thereby reducing unscheduled maintenance, lowering operating costs, and increasing aircraft availability. DPHM’s advanced diagnostic solutions provides true value-added benefits that enable the operator to determine the best time to undertake maintenance on the engine and airframe. This can minimize costs by allowing for component repair instead of replacement and maximize engine time on wing.

Essential Duties/Tasks of Position:

• Develop and execute software verification plans and test cases in accordance with DO-178C standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and design test strategies.
• Utilize Python for scripting automated tests and tools to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of embedded software to identify potential issues.
• Document verification activities, results, and traceability to requirements.
• Review and analyze software requirements and design documents for testability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to development teams.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Interface with certification authorities and support certification activities as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in software verification.

Required qualification and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software verification, with a focus on DO-178C standards.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Strong understanding of software verification techniques and tools.
• Experience with embedded systems development and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in VectorCAST for automated software testing.
• Experience with requirements-based testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel

Beneficial Skills:

• Experience with model-based development and verification.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., C/C++).
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Familiarity with other safety-critical standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).

What we offer

• Long-term deferred compensation programs
• Daycare for young children
• Advancement programs to enhance education skills
• Flexible work schedules
• Leadership and training programs
• Comprehensive benefits, savings, and pension plans
• Financial support for parental leave
• Reward programs for outstanding work

Diversity and inclusion

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. P&WC is an equal opportunities employer, seeking to promote diversity and inclusion. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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