Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Employee Scholar Program participation

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is seeking an experienced software engineer to architect and develop embedded navigation solutions. Candidates must have a degree in STEM with at least 5 years of relevant experience and U.S. citizenship. The role offers a hybrid work model and includes various benefits such as medical insurance, a generous 401(k) plan, and vocational support.

This position requires proficiency in languages like C or C++, embedded software experience, and the ability to work in an Agile environment. Apply now to contribute to groundbreaking military applications!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded navigation solutions.
• Lead a software team focused on technical growth.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies for product validation.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded software development

Agile methodologies

UI/Back-end/API development

GPS/Antenna electronics

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Git

Visual Studio

Eclipse

Job description

Employment Conditions

Main office: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Candidates must reside in Puerto Rico at the start of employment. Relocation is not offered.

Work arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, scheduled by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop real‑time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications.
• Support all phases of the software engineering life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Lead a software team culture that emphasizes growth in technical skills and process improvement.
• Develop, verify, and validate software products to meet customer needs and quality standards, participating in Agile team ceremonies.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain, enhance, and develop software that aligns with customer requirements and meets certification standards, ensuring functionality and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens may access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Embedded software development, embedded hardware, and real‑time hardware systems experience.
• User interface (UI), front‑end and back‑end, API development for applications and embedded systems.
• Experience with QML (plus).
• Proficiency in C, C++, Ada, or other high‑order languages in an embedded application environment and hardware‑centric products.
• Prior experience in GPS and/or antenna electronics development, Python test scripting, test planning and unit testing, code review, or performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Docker, Artifactory, GitLab pipelines and related tools.
• Knowledge of configuration management systems (SVN, Git, GitLab, GitHub).
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
• Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting skills.
• Tools such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Jira, and requirements management software (DOORS, Jama).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 8 free counseling sessions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.