Sotware Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking qualified new or recent graduates to join their Physical Sciences and Systems group in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role emphasizes software design, implementing algorithms for detection and control of systems, all in an onsite capacity.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant programming skills, especially in C++. The position offers a salary range of $68,900 to $131,100 with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Typically 2 years of relevant professional work experience or a Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop detection, classification, localization, and tracking algorithms.
• Design software to optimize sensor system performance.
• Implement software for autonomous vehicle control.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux development

Software design

Simulation

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Valgrind

GDB

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking qualified and eager new or recent graduates to join our Physical Sciences and Systems group in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role involves designing, analyzing, and prototyping innovative multi‑domain system architectures, focusing on embedded software generation and testing with C++, C, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sophisticated detection, classification, localization, and tracking (DCLT) algorithms against state‑of‑the‑art threats in high‑noise environments.
• Design and implement complex software to optimize sensor system performance.
• Design and implement software for the guidance and control of autonomous vehicles.
• Support real‑time evaluation of designs in realistic mission scenarios and operational analysis.
• Optimize algorithm designs for highest performance.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a Master’s degree in the same disciplines.
• Typically 2 years of relevant professional work experience, or a Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret), requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Experience in software design, simulation, analysis, and implementation.
• Background programming in C++ (or other modern object‑oriented language) within a Linux development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Familiarity with Linux development tools such as Git, Valgrind, and GDB.
• Exposure to development libraries like Google FlatBuffers, Armadillo, and REST API.
• Experience with multithreaded applications, inter‑process communication, and resource sharing.
• Exposure to working with systems that have real‑time processing requirements.

Work Location

Onsite – Cambridge, MA. This role requires working primarily at the office.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.