Software Engineer - Embedded Communications (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Software Engineer to collaborate on system requirements and software development. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active SECRET security clearance.

The role involves developing code that meets customer standards and providing effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. A competitive salary ranging from $68,900 to $131,100 is offered based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded development using object-oriented design.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance required.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system requirements and software development.
• Provide technical support to the SBCDS team.
• Develop code to meet customer and certification standards.

Skills

Embedded development using object-oriented design

Development tool sets such as Jira, Subversion, Git

Requirements analysis and decomposition

Knowledge of microservices, containers, and orchestrators

Experience with automated test environments (Python)

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Jira

Subversion

Git

Job description

Position

Software Engineer – Mission Systems

Location

Ft Wayne, IN – 1010 Production Rd, BLDG 150A; United States

Role Type

Onsite. U.S. Citizen required. Active and transferable SECRET security clearance required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system requirements and software development; translate into detailed software requirements, UML/SysML models, and diagrams for large‑scale programs.
• Provide effective communication and collaboration with other software engineers and multidisciplinary team members to foster a cohesive, solution‑focused environment.
• Provide technical support to the SBCDS team; answer technical questions and resolve issues promptly to keep development on track and maintain system integrity.
• Develop code to meet customer and certification standards by aligning with customer requirements and ensuring functionality and compliance.
• Implement software in test environments, producing high‑quality code, integrating it within testing environments, and ensuring thorough testing that meets all specified requirements.

Must Have Qualifications

• Experience with embedded development using object‑oriented design.
• Experience with development tool sets such as Jira, Subversion, Git, and version management.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with requirements analysis and decomposition.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Knowledge of microservices, containers, and orchestrators.
• Knowledge of or experience with memory‑safe applications such as Ada or Rust.
• Experience with automated test environments (Python).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD.
• Experience in graphical user interfaces with Java/React framework or similar frameworks such as Swing or JavaFX.
• Knowledge of Data Format Description Language (DFDL).
• Experience integrating or deploying software to hardware solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary Range

$68,900 – $131,100 USD, based on experience, location, education, and key skills.

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, or veteran status. 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.