What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Control Engineer (Onsite) position at Pratt & Whitney?
Date Posted:
2026-01-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW192: Carlsbad 5940 Darwin Court , Carlsbad, CA, 92008 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 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’ll Do:
As a Control & Process Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing the manufacturing maturity of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components—materials that enable lighter, more efficient, and higher-temperature jet engine performance.
Your focus will be on developing robust control logic and ensuring process stability across chemical and thermal equipment systems. You’ll design automation strategies, minimize process anomalies, and ensure smooth, repeatable operations from run to run.
Key Responsibilities
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 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.
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, and 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.
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.
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.
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2026-01-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW192: Carlsbad 5940 Darwin Court , Carlsbad, CA, 92008 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 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’ll Do:
As a Control & Process Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing the manufacturing maturity of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components—materials that enable lighter, more efficient, and higher-temperature jet engine performance.
Your focus will be on developing robust control logic and ensuring process stability across chemical and thermal equipment systems. You’ll design automation strategies, minimize process anomalies, and ensure smooth, repeatable operations from run to run.
Key Responsibilities
- Control Logic & Automation: Design and implement Siemens PLC ladder logic and HMI programs for process and equipment control.
- Ensure seamless integration of process parameters, safety interlocks, and fault diagnostics.
- Process Optimization: Collaborate with process and mechanical engineers to tune control loops, optimize PID settings, and improve equipment stability in chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) and related thermal processes.
- Equipment Reliability: Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and correct instrumentation or control system issues to minimize unplanned downtime and prevent process drift.
- Data & Analytics: Develop and deploy data acquisition and monitoring strategies for real-time visibility into gas flow, temperature, and pressure control.
- Use data analytics to detect and eliminate process anomalies.
- Calibration & Verification: Calibrate critical sensors and control instruments to maintain accuracy and consistency across runs.
- Documentation & Standards: Maintain detailed documentation including P&IDs, control schematics, SOPs, and logic flow diagrams.
- Ensure all control systems meet applicable EHS and safety compliance requirements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, R&D, and equipment engineering teams to implement design changes, improve control logic, and drive continuous improvement in process reliability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 8 years of experience in Controls and Process Engineering or 5 years with an advanced degree
- U.S. citizenship required as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
- Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI development (Siemens preferred) and ladder logic programming
- Strong foundation in process control for chemical or thermal systems
- Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Process Engineering or other related engineering discipline
- Experience in chemical or high-temperature processing equipment (e.g., furnaces, deposition systems, CVI/CVD)
- Proven ability to diagnose and prevent process anomalies using data-driven methods
- Familiarity with control loop tuning, valve sizing, and instrumentation calibration
- Effective communicator who can collaborate across disciplines and document process logic clearly
- Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements for process systems
- Relocation Package
- Benefits
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 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.
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, and 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.
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.
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.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Salary : $118,300 - $224,900