Date Posted:
2024-10-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Join Pratt & Whitney as a Software Engineer and help power the future of aviation!
As a key contributor to our cutting-edge engine validation testing, you'll develop software that monitors, controls, and reports on the performance of commercial and military jet engines. Your work will directly impact the safety and reliability of engines used by airlines around the world. This is a rare opportunity to not only code but also witness live engine tests firsthand, shaping the technology that keeps the world flying.
What You Will Do
- Maintain and enhance existing software used in jet engine validation testing.
- Develop new automation features to improve test accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot software and hardware issues during engine testing.
- Use your Computer Science and engineering skills to analyze and solve complex problems related to engine behavior and control.
What You Will Learn
- Candidates hired will begin their first 2 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP) under the Development Operations (DO) or Product Safety, Certification, Validation & Engineering Quality (PSCV&EQ) Organization. This consists of three rotations of approximately 8-months in duration in three different departments across either or both of our two organizations (DO/PSCV&EQ).
- Upon their 2-year graduation, they will return to their hiring department (1st rotation) for at least 1 year. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth & depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions available in our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies that will serve as the foundation for exceptional contributions that you will make at Pratt & Whitney.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
- Work experience in software engineering fields
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with: C/C++, python, shell scripting
- Experience with real-time programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Experience with Data Acquisition concepts
What We Offer
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- 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!
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 53,000 USD - 103,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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