Software Quality Assurance Rep (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Job summary

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney unit seeks a Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer to lead audits and ensure compliance across avionics software lifecycles.

You will approve software deliverables, support regulatory audits, and drive process improvements in a high-stakes environment with embedded C, ARINC, and Model-Based development tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/EE with 8+ years in avionics software.
• 5+ years with RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-330/331/332, ARP-4754, FAA SOI/TSO.
• Experience defining and validating system/software requirements and architecture.
• Extensive ARINC 429/661/664/615A, embedded C, debugging, hardware-software integration.
• Development in Windows Visual Studio and Python, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits to ensure software development/compliance with DO-178 standards and regulatory requirements.
• Approve software planning documents and deliverables for military and commercial customers.
• Execute the process assurance function for system lifecycle activities.
• Support external audits by customers, regulators, and certification bodies.
• Generate Software Quality Assurance records in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the development team to resolve non-conformances and drive improvements.

Skills

Embedded C

Python & MATLAB/Simulink

DO-178B/C experience

ARINC 429/661/664/615A

Windows Visual Studio

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/EE

Tools

VAPS Graphics

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Perform audits and reviews to ensure that software development, verification and quality assurance activities comply with industry standards (e.g. DO-178B/DO-178C), contractual, applicable regulatory requirements, approved plans, procedures and standards.
• Approve software planning documents and software deliverables for release to both military and commercial customers.
• Execute the process assurance function for system lifecycle activities
• Support external audits conducted by customers, regulatory authorities (e.g., FAA, TCCA) and certification bodies (e.g. AS9100 registrar)
• Generate associated Software Quality Assurance records in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and resolve non-conformances and process deviations.
• Drive process improvements and defects elimination within the Software Quality Assurance function.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain an understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s products, such as jet engines, and how software systems integrate into broader aerospace systems.
• Learn about the safety-critical nature of aviation systems and the importance of rigorous software quality assurance.
• Understand Pratt & Whitney’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in software processes.
• Learn how to contribute to process improvement initiatives and how they align with industry best practices.
• Learn how to interpret and apply customer-specific requirements alongside regulatory requirements.
• Understand the importance of meeting stringent timelines and quality benchmarks to ensure high safety and performance standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field, and at least 8+ years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer or related role in the Avionics Industry or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with RTCA DO-178B/C certification, DO-330, 331, 332, ARP-4754, FAA SOI and/or TSO certification for safety critical airworthy embedded systems.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with defining, validating system/software requirements, application architecture prototyping, low-level design, and development.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with ARINC communications including ARINC 429, 661, 664 and 615A; with at least 5 years of experience with Embedded C programming, debugging, troubleshooting, hardware-software system integration and Ethernet and ARINC communications.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience of Development in Microsoft Windows Visual Studio, VAPS Graphics, Human Machine Interface design, Python & Model based development using MATLAB Simulink.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Control Systems development and support
• Solid track record of achieving results in a technical role
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high pressure engineering environment
• Prior experience developing software
• Prior safety critical software development experience
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO178B
• Outstanding cross discipline communication skills
• Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design

What We Offer:

Benefits Relocation Package

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

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.