Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation for qualified candidates

Automatic enrollment in Engineering Development Program

Employee Scholar Program

On-the-job training

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Software Engineer I in East Hartford, CT. In this role, you will collaborate on survivability software development, work within a team-oriented environment, and gain exposure to advanced technologies. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This position requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements. Competitive salary and relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA required.
• Active Security Clearance (Secret or Higher) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple survivability disciplines to help design and define requirements for new software.
• Develop, test, demo, and deploy new and/or existing in-house software.
• Help execute software roadmaps for the survivability department.
• Automate engineering tools and processes for productivity gains.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

Rust

FORTRAN

Agile/Scrum

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools

Job description

Overview

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Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Date Posted: 2025-09-14

Country: United States of America

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: DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is seeking the people to drive transformation in aviation technology. This role offers exposure to survivability software development within a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.

What You Will Do

• You will work with multiple survivability disciplines to help design and define requirements for new software and/or existing in-house software.
• Actively develop, test, demo, and deploy new and/or existing in-house software.
• Help team execute software roadmaps for the survivability department.
• Help specific survivability disciplines automate their engineering tools and processes to capture productivity gains.
• Work with P&W Government Security department to ensure in-house tools are safe for use within classified information systems.

What You Will Learn

• This position is a part of our Engineering Development Program (EDP). EDP participants will complete three to four rotations to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program.
• Learn about the latest technologies used on military fighter engines to evade radar and infrared threats.
• Learn how specific software is used to support 5th and next generation platforms.
• Learn about and help implement next generation digital solutions.
• Learn to use CORE principles to help drive process improvements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with common programming languages (C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust, and/or FORTRAN).
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
• Experience with the creation of common work products such as software requirement documents, software design documents, user manuals, release notes, installation instructions, methodology memos, and job tickets
• Experience or knowledge of Agile/Scrum principles
• Experience with GitHub/ZenHub to manage software versioning and tasks.
• Experience writing software for engineering/scientific applications.
• Experience using Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools like Coverity, SonarQube, and Checkmarx.
• Active Security Clearance (Secret or Higher)

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).
• Eligible for the Employee Scholar Program on Day 1.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now! This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

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.

The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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.