Pratt & Whitney

Date Posted:

2025-06-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.

Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney's Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) organization is looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented Principal Controls & Diagnostic Systems Engineer to join the Engine System Software department. This key technical role requires a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-pressure engineering environment while effectively communicating across multidisciplinary teams.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and/or lead support software tool development in a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Participate in and/or lead process improvements.
• Perform trade studies and analyze solutions.
• Develop and/or lead software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework; Perform and/or lead software verification within the Agile Framework; Participate in and/or lead Agile ceremonies; Participate in software planning, estimating, and tracking per Agile framework; and Potential to serve as Agile Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager, and/or part of the Development Team.
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary/multi-project team environment focused on developing and supporting mission-critical embedded systems.
• Travel up to 5%.

What You Will Learn:

• As a member of a dynamic engineering organization, this position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to apply multidisciplinary engineering and leadership skills in the development and support of complex engine control and diagnostic systems and software.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of prior relevant engineering experience. Relevant experience:
• Delivering DevSecOps or automation solutions, and experience in at least one scripting or embedded code language.
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance at the Secret Level is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience developing software in an Agile framework.
• Prior safety-critical software development experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO178C.
• Familiarity with jet engine control and diagnostic system architectures and control logic design.
• MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Model-based system or software engineering experience.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview:

• The Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) organization is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military and commercial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development and support, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, product software design, verification & validation and engine and flight test support.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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