Senior Qt Software Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a software engineer to develop and enhance the DCS application for multi-user editing and integration with a unified database. You will design intuitive UIs, implement traceability and automated configuration, and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable configurations for engine test workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reusability, and safety in the engine test lifecycle, with up to 10% travel and onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in C++ programming.
• Experience developing desktop applications using Qt.
• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the DCS application to support multi-user editing, concurrency control, and integration with a unified database.
• Design intuitive user interfaces that simplify complex workflows and prevent errors.
• Implement forward/backward traceability, rule-based diagnostics, and automated configuration of data systems.
• Create workflow automation features for approvals, notifications, and other business processes.
• Integrate software with external systems and enterprise tools to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate with customers, planners, and cross-functional teams to translate test requirements into standardized digital configurations.
• Contribute to scalable architectures and reusability across engine series.
• Strengthen reliability, safety, and efficiency within the engine test lifecycle.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

C++ programming

Qt desktop apps

Engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor degree in STEM

Tools

Qt

C++

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

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 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

• Develop and enhance the DCS application to support multi-user editing, concurrency control, and integration with a unified database.
• Design intuitive user interfaces that simplify complex workflows and prevent errors.
• Implement forward/backward traceability, rule-based diagnostics, and automated configuration of data systems.
• Create workflow automation features for approvals, notifications, and other business processes.
• Integrate software with external systems and enterprise tools to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate closely with customers, planners, and cross-functional teams to translate test requirements into standardized digital configurations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by designing scalable architectures and enabling reusability across engine series.
• Strengthen reliability, safety, and efficiency within the engine test lifecycle.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience
• Experience in C++ programming.
• Experience developing desktop applications using Qt.
• U.S. Citizen - 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 developing automation features for business processes.
• Experience designing diagnostic or validation capabilities for complex configurations.
• Experience supporting cross-functional customer engagement in Agile development environments.
• Experience working with unified or centralized data architectures for scaleable applications.
• Experience designing user interfaces to support complex workflows.
• Experience integrating software with external systems or enterprise tools.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

What Is My Role Type:

• 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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.