Senior Software Engineer (Software Lead)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Middletown, RI. The role involves leading a development team in creating and optimizing real-time software systems for critical military applications. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with C programming and a solid educational background in computer science or engineering.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Achievement awards

Qualifications

• 8 years of software engineering experience or 5 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience with real-time software development.
• Ability to manage software development processes and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of developers on a U.S. Navy project.
• Develop and oversee real-time software for embedded systems.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce code quality.

Skills

C programming

Linux development

Windows development

Software design documentation

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Coverity

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RI201: 127 John Clarke Road Middletwn 127 John Clarke Road Suite 3, Middletown, RI, 02842 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

RTX Corporation 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 185,000 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, VA.

The following position is to join our BBN team:

For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with C experience to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone’s throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Your primary responsibility will be leading a small team of developers performing Linux and Windows software development for real-time platforms. The ideal candidate has experience with taking systems from development to production including breaking down existing code and optimizing for maintainability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively manage and participate in task execution with a small team of developers for a critical U.S. Navy system.
• Coordinate, assign, and track tasks for each of the team members.
• Enforce code reviews and team adherence to software configuration management (CM) and requirements traceability processes.
• Mature and maintain a software development plan. Mentor junior software developers.
• Develop software for leading edge Linux real-time software systems hosted on VPX hardware.
• Oversee the re-architecture and hardening of developmental system code.
• Develop software release plans, informal unit testing procedures, and cost/schedule estimates for software design efforts.
• Collaborate with the integrated product team consisting of software, hardware, modeling and algorithms, test, and field support personnel.
• Work alongside the customer and other contractors to support the integration, test, and sustainment lifecycle phases.
• Candidates should expect that they may be required to travel to other domestic sites for meetings or business-related activities. (Total travel

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or relevant discipline; plus 8 years of experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience developing C-based Real-Time software.
• Ability to lead and contribute to concise software design technical documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating software development plans and leading a software team.
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Coverity.
• Proficiency in one or multiple of the following: MATLAB, Simulink, bash, Python.
• Proficiency optimizing algorithms in C.
• Experience developing software for Redhawk Operating Systems.
• Experience with deterministic processing and computing system optimization.
• Experience with high TRL software development and maintenance

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Work Location:

This is an on-site role. Candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Middletown, RI. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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