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Software Engr II: RTSS (Onsite)

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West Palm Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2025
💰 $130,000/yr($66,000/yr$130,000/yr)

About the role

Date Posted:

2025-03-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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

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.

  • 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.

  • Based on business needs, the incumbent may need to support other duties/functions within the company and have availability to travel up to 5%.

What You Will Learn

  • The technology, people, and company efforts to successfully test and sell commercial and military jet engines.

  • In depth knowledge of software and hardware providing data acquisition capabilities to support our core mission.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

  • 2 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering with a GPA or 3.0 or higher.

  • 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.

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)

  • Eligible for the Employee Scholar Program on Day 1.

  • On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • Development Operations provides services to support future products for global commercial airlines, industrial partners and military customers. Services include Assembly, Instrumentation and Test of engines and rigs and the associated facilities, hardware, data systems, software and technology to support this. Development Operations delivers our services in a safe, efficient and sustainable environment.

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

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