Senior Qt Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-19

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?

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX Company is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Real-Time Test Systems Software (RTSS) team. This individual will work closely with a team of software engineers in the delivery of developing, enhancing, and implementing software solutions within the RTSS Portfolio, as well as integrations with other Pratt & Whitney products. These software solutions will maintain functionality and enhance features for control and data acquisition software systems.

• Software Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize a complex multi-faceted software system while following coding standards and best practices.

• Backend Design & Optimization: Support software development using REST APIs, Oracle databases, and TCP/IP communications to ensure reliable data exchange and system performance.

• SDLC Ownership: Support all phases of software development, including requirements gathering, architecture design, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and developers to understand system needs, troubleshoot issues, enhance user experience, socialize designs, and integrate changes as appropriate with rapid iterations.

• Defect Testing & Troubleshooting: Develop test cases and leverage static/dynamic analysis tools for verifying real-time performance, ensuring reliability, identifying potential issues, diagnosing issues, and resolving defects.

• Code Quality & Maintenance: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that is version-controlled using Git.

• Documentation & Compliance: Create project/technical documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.

• 5 years of software engineering experience or an Advanced degree in STEM with 3 years of software engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer                                                                                                                               

• Proficient in C++ with experience developing complex GUI applications using the Qt framework and associated libraries.

• Strong backend development experience using RESTful APIs, including design, implementation, and integration with front-end clients with Python.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle databases, including SQL query optimization, stored procedures, and schema management.

• Exposure to turbomachinery sensors, preferably in gas turbine, aerospace, or other similar high-performance testing environments.

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.