Software/Developer Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX's Indianapolis software team seeks engineers to design, develop, test, and integrate aerospace and defense software across Battle Management, C2, and sensors. You will join cross-disciplinary teams, apply agile methods, and contribute to complex systems.

Candidates should have a STEM degree, OO languages, data structures, and experience with AI tools; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required; relocation eligible; onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related technical field.
• Experience in designing and programming with C++, Java, or C#.
• Experience developing and debugging software using OO principles.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreading.
• Experience utilizing Generative AI tools or ML-enhanced workflows to accelerate delivery.
• Experience with open systems architecture (OSA) and modular design.
• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting milestones in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and integrate software products for aerospace/defense.
• Collaborate in cross-discipline teams and apply agile methods.
• Contribute to software design, debugging, and documentation.

Skills

STEM degree

OO programming

Data structures

Generative AI tools

OSA design

Technical problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Jira

Azure

MATLAB

Python

VxWorks

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-IN-INDIANAPOLIS-206 ~ 3939 Priority Way S Dr ~ PRIORITY BLDG 6 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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 mission of the software team in Indianapolis, IN is to provide world-class software for our customers. We are looking to add software engineers to our development team for a wide array of products including Battle Management, Command & Control, Communications, Effectors, Advanced Sensor Systems, and Surveillance and Warning systems. We value your diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualifications add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you. Participate in collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams, employ agile software development techniques and resources to develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions for aerospace and defense applications. Responsible for some or all of a Software product, contributing as a software team member and possibly leading a small software team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or similar technical degree
• Experience designing and programming with C++, Java, C# or other object-oriented language
• Experience developing and debugging software using object-oriented programming principles (e.g., C++, Java, Python, or C#) including practical application of common data structures and algorithms.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded applications.
• Experience utilizing Generative AI tools or machine learning-assisted technologies to accelerate technical workflows, automate repetitive tasks, improve code quality, or optimize team delivery.
• Experience with open systems architecture (OSA) and modular design principles, including designing or developing loosely coupled software components, standardized APIs, or modular system interfaces.
• Experience identifying and resolving operational, technical, or documentation deficiencies within an engineering environment (Technical Problem Solving).
• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting firm project milestones within dynamic, deadline-driven development or operational environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) tools (e.g., Git, Atlassian Suite, Azure, Jenkins)
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Azure, Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory)
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Experience using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Scaled Agile (SAFe), or Scrum@Scale, Test-Driven Development (TDD) or DevOps principles
• Experience developing, building, or debugging software across diverse operating system environments, such as enterprise Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux/RHEL), commercial Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., VxWorks, Green Hills INTEGRITY), or Windows development environments
• Demonstrated track record of technical adaptability, including quickly learning, evaluating, and applying new programming languages, frameworks, or engineering tools to meet evolving project requirements
• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting firm project milestones within dynamic, deadline-driven development or operational environment

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 Eligible

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.