Sr. Software Engineer - Embedded Systems P3; Onsite

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.

• Lead requirements definition, software architecture development, and low‑level design of safety‑critical real‑time embedded software in C and/or Ada.
• Drive development activities in compliance with RTCA DO‑178 and MIL‑HDBK‑516.
• Lead integration, debugging, and validation efforts on target processors using emulators, logic analyzers, and hardware test benches.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes, tools, systems, or software components. Coach and guide lower‑level engineers.
• Present technical status, risks, and recommendations to System Architects, Program Management, and CIPT stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree

• Experience developing and troubleshooting safety‑critical embedded software.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems and multi‑core processors.
• Strong proficiency in C, Ada, assembly; familiarity with Python.
• Knowledge of ARINC
  429, CAN bus, MIL‑STD‑1553, and Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with DO‑178 / MIL‑STD‑516 verification standards.
• Knowledge of scheduling, concurrency, and real‑time embedded software concepts.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software Configuration Management - JIRA and Git.

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.