Software Engineer II: Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-27

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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?

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 cybersecurity, 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.

Join our mission-driven team to make a difference in aviation cybersecurity

What You Will Do

• Assist in analyzing system data flows to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Support the development of secure product designs
• Develop, deploy and automate security tools for identifying product security flaws
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements during product development stages.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and other security evaluations under supervision.
• Support organizational adoption of the Avionics Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field earned by January 2026 and 0 years experience required
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Available to start January 2026

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Coursework with a focus in Cybersecurity
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• Experience with tailoring and hardening of operating systems
• Experience with system and application penetration testing
• Experience with SAST and analyzing security impact of code defects
• Experience with Fuzzing / Resiliency Tests
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• Eligible for the Employee Scholar Program on Day 1.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization.  If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance e