Date Posted:
2026-06-25
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2
Position 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

What You Will Do:

Control & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design and product software design, verification & validation. We integrate the control and diagnostic system design across other engine system modules and with the air vehicles and provide support throughout the complete engine product life cycle.

The Real-Time Embedded Systems discipline within CDS is responsible for the foundational software layer that abstracts the hardware and manages the resources for engine control and prognostic and health management applications for P&W engines using state of the art technologies, tools & methodologies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the requirements definition, architecture, and low-level design of embedded software in C and/or ADA.
• System Certification: Drive development activities ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards MIL-STD-516 and/or DO-178.
• Hardware/Software Integration: Lead debugging and integration efforts on target platforms, utilizing logic analyzers, emulators, and hardware test benches.
• Mentorship & Strategy: Coach and delegate work to lower-level professionals, review technical output, and identify key process improvements to increase organizational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with System Architects and Program Management to present technical status and risks to the Business Owner (CIPT).
• Capability Building: Leverage and enhance current processes and design tools

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree and 5 years' experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• ands-on experience in the development and troubleshooting of safety critical embedded software on target processors utilizing logic analyzers, emulators and test hardware.
• Prior experience leading software product or feature teams.
• Experience with software configuration management, defect tracking tools and agile methods
  Solid track record of achieving results in a technical role.
• Familiarity with IEEE 1394, the Ethernet communication stack and other communication protocols.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high pressure engineering environment.
• US Security Clearance is preferred; willing to obtain and maintain.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS)

CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines including power and thermal management Systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic & health management systems to monitor our products, forecast events and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is on the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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. 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.