Senior Engineer – Agile Software Development – CDS / Engine System Software P3 (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a U.S. government-issued security clearance. An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required from day one.

About the role

Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military and commercial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development and support, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, product software design, verification & validation, and engine and flight test support.

The CDS organization is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented, and results-driven Senior Engineer to join the Engine System Software organization. This onsite role is based at our East Hartford, CT facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or lead support software tool development in a DevSecOps pipeline
• Participate in and/or lead process improvements
• Perform trade studies and analyze solutions
• Develop and/or lead software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework
• Perform and/or lead software verification within the Agile Framework
• Participate in and/or lead Agile ceremonies
• Participate in software planning, estimating, and tracking per Agile framework
• Potential to serve as Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager, and/or part of the development team

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 3 years’ experience

We Prefer

• Solid track record of achieving results in a technical role
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure engineering environment
• Prior experience developing software in an Agile framework
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or embedded code language
• Matlab/Simulink experience
• Prior safety-critical software development experience
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO-178B
• Outstanding cross-discipline communication skills
• Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design
• Experience delivering DevSecOps, automation, or AI solutions
• Model-Based System or Software engineering experience
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure

What You Will Learn

As a member of a dynamic engineering organization, this position offers the opportunity to apply multidisciplinary engineering and leadership skills in the development and support of complex engine control and diagnostic systems and software.

About CDS

Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS) develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines, including power and thermal management systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic and health management systems to monitor products, forecast events, and facilitate MRO operations. With a growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is at the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD. The 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, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage)