Software Engineer II- 01864082 Software Engineer II - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX's Connected Aviation – Air Traffic Solutions - Software Engineering Department (ATS-SED) seeks early career Software Engineers to develop and support our air traffic control systems worldwide. This onsite role requires U.S.

citizenship and offers growth through mentoring and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. You will contribute to fixes and enhancements in C/C++/Java, participate in Agile processes, and work with leadership in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in STEM (CS/SE).
• Experience in Unix/Linux development environment and command line usage.
• Strong software experience with C, C++ or Java.
• U.S. citizenship required to access program/contracts.

Responsibilities

• Make complex fixes and significant enhancements with SME guidance.
• Update software process docs and work instructions.
• Participate in Agile processes and sprint activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++/Java

Unix/Linux

Git

Bash

Python

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Bash

Python

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Our Connected Aviation – Air Traffic Solutions - Software Engineering Department (ATS-SED) is looking for talented early career Software Engineers to join our team developing and supporting our Air Traffic Control Systems worldwide.

We develop safety‑of‑life air traffic systems for multi‑national customers used for controlling and monitoring civil and military aviation traffic.

What You Will Learn and Do

• Make complex fixes to solve problems or create significant enhancements with guidance from Subject Matter Experts in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Product Line software.
• Update SW process documentation and work instructions needed to meet ATS SED’s high maturity level software engineering standards and processes.
• Participate in agile processes and procedures to improve daily standups, sprint planning, sprint feature development, retrospectives, back log grooming and story pointing while using Atlassian tool suite.
• Work with the software team and leadership in a highly collaborative team environment, requiring frequent multi‑level communication with other engineering domain team members, program management and external stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the STEM areas of Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Experience in a Unix/Linux development environment and command line usage
• Strong software experience with C, C++ or JAVA programming languages
• U.S. citizenship is absolutely required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Agile methodologies and GIT
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Intern experience in Software Engineering which includes exposure to various phases of the software development lifecycle
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, including formal presentations

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

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

• 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
• Holidays

• Annual short-term incentive compensation programs
• Annual long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.