Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Onsite)

Location: East Hartford, CT (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.

About the role

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 employees unite to solve complex challenges and push the boundaries of known science. Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for over 100 years, offers the opportunity to shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits and reviews to ensure software development, verification, and quality assurance activities comply with industry standards (e.g., DO-178B/DO-178C), contractual requirements, and regulatory mandates.
• Approve software planning documents and deliverables for release to military and commercial customers.
• Execute process assurance for system lifecycle activities.
• Support external audits conducted by customers, regulatory authorities (e.g., FAA, TCCA), and certification bodies (e.g., AS9100 registrar).
• Generate Software Quality Assurance records in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve non-conformances and process deviations.
• Drive process improvements and defect elimination within the Software Quality Assurance function.

What You Will Learn

• Gain an understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s products, such as jet engines, and how software integrates into broader aerospace systems.
• Learn about the safety-critical nature of aviation systems and the importance of rigorous software quality assurance.
• Understand Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in software processes.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices.
• Interpret and apply customer-specific requirements alongside regulatory requirements.
• Understand the importance of meeting stringent timelines and quality benchmarks for safety and performance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 5 years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Avionics Industry (or 3+ years with an advanced degree).
• At least 3 years of experience with RTCA DO-178B/C certification, DO-330, 331, 332, ARP-4754, FAA SOI, and/or TSO certification for safety-critical airworthy embedded systems.
• At least 3 years of experience defining, validating system/software requirements, application architecture prototyping, low-level design, and development.
• At least 3 years of experience with ARINC communications (ARINC 429, 661, 664, 615A).
• At least 3 years of experience with Embedded C programming, debugging, troubleshooting, hardware-software integration, and Ethernet/ARINC communications.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Control Systems development and support.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure engineering environment.
• Prior safety-critical software development experience.
• Outstanding cross-discipline communication skills.
• Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status).