Engine Control Laws and Fuel System Control Design Engineer 2

Date Posted:

2026-10-12



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

What You Will Do: 

In this role you will lead development of model predictive propulsion control algorithms, engine parameter estimation algorithms, and model predictive fuel control systems. Model predictive control algorithms coordinate multiple system inputs to optimize engine and fuel system operation. 

• Plan and develop model predictive control and parameter estimation algorithms for military and commercial engine programs
• Develop engine, actuation, and fuel system dynamic models and apply these models for development of functional requirements for control law algorithms, fuel system and actuation dynamics
• Develop model-based sensor and actuator fault detection, isolation, and accommodation (FDIA) algorithms
• Collaborate with internal customers/stakeholders to identify opportunities for control law product and process improvements
• Participating in improving process and standards for development, validation, and verification of engine control laws, fuel system control laws, and FDIA algorithms

What You Will Learn:

• Gas turbine engine control law theory and practice.

• Realtime gas turbine engine modeling and analysis.

• State estimation for gas turbine engine performance estimation.

• Engine operability and performance.

• Engine control law software verification and validation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficiency in one or more of the following technical areas: multivariable feedback control, model predictive control, numerical optimization, state estimation, stability analysis of multivariable and hybrid systems, real-time propulsion system and fuel system dynamic modeling, simulation, and dynamic analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Expertise developing physics-based models of turbo-machinery components by applying principles and methods from thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer and integrating component models into a numerically robust system model
• Expertise developing physics-based models of fuel systems and fueldraulic actuation systems Expertise developing dynamic models using the Modelica modeling language
• Expertise designing and analyzing estimation algorithms by applying methods and tools from multi-input multi-output dynamical linear system and estimation theory
• Expertise applying statistical models and methods for modeling uncertainty propagation in dynamical systems  
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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