Associate Software Engineer I – CDS / Engine System Software (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX invites driven engineering graduates to join the Engineering Development Program (EDP) in East Hartford, CT. You will experience a structured progression through rotations in control systems, engines, and air vehicle system integration, gaining hands-on software and systems experience.

The program emphasizes alignment with longer-term career goals, leadership development, and discipline-specific training over 28 months, with multiple placements across technical domains and challenging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or other STEM degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework.
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs.
• Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs.
• Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs.
• Perform reviews of requirements and designs.
• Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking.

Skills

Agile practices

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

None

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-11 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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

The qualified candidate will be responsible for:

• Develop software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework:
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs
• Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs
• Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs
• Perform reviews of requirements and designs
• Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking

What You Will Learn:

By becoming a member of the Pratt & Whitney Engineering Development Program (EDP), you will receive hands-on training to help you build your career in aerospace. This accelerated program will provide you an opportunity for professional growth as a college new hire and train you to be a future leader of the organization. College undergraduate and graduate hires are allowed to complete three to four assignments to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program. These rotations are complemented by discipline-specific training that will accelerate the development of EDP participants. The program typically consists of 3 rotations over 28 months in the areas of: Control System, Engine, and Air Vehicle System Integration Controls Systems Design, Architecture & Analysis Hardware Systems & requirement Validation Power Thermal Management Systems Model Based Control Systems Engine Systems Software Real Time Embedded Systems Diagnostics, Prognostics, & Health Management Engine & Flight Test Following the EDP, the participant is expected to outplace in a group that aligns with their longer-term career goals and interests.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or other STEM degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Solid track record of achieving results
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high pressure environment
• Good communication skills
• Good teaming skills

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

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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.