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Job ID: 01865777Posted: Posted YesterdayStart Date: 2026-08-13Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETCCountry: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-13 Country:United States of America Location:US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 1At 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.What You Will Do:Perform audits and reviews to ensure that software development, verification and quality assurance activities comply with industry standards (e.g. DO-178B/DO-178C), contractual, applicable regulatory requirements, approved plans, procedures and standards.Approve software planning documents and software deliverables for release to both military and commercial customers.Execute the process assurance function for system lifecycle activitiesSupport external audits conducted by customers, regulatory authorities (e.g., FAA, TCCA) and certification bodies (e.g. AS9100 registrar).Generate associated Software Quality Assurance records in a timely mannerCollaborate with the development team to identify and resolve non-conformances and process deviations. Drive process improvements and defects 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 systems integrate 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.Learn how to contribute to process improvement initiatives and how they align with industry best practices. Learn how to interpret and apply customer-specific requirements alongside regulatory requirements. Understand the importance of meeting stringent timelines and quality benchmarks to ensure high safety and performance standards.Qualifications You Must Have:Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field, and 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.Must possess 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 and possess at least 3 years of experience with defining, validating system/software requirements, application architecture prototyping, low-level design, and development.Must possess at least 3 years of experience with ARINC communications including ARINC 429, 661, 664 and 615A; with at least 3 years of experience with Embedded C programming, debugging, troubleshooting, hardware-software system integration and Ethernet and ARINC communications.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.Qualifications We Prefer:Experience in Control Systems development and supportAbility 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 Learn More & Apply NowWhat 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 position is classified as: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.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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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

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