Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

In Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE), our Methods team is developing game-changing, cloud-scale software solutions to transform our aftermarket business and reinvent how aftermarket inspection data is captured and utilized across engineering. Our Digital Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (DMRO) initiative is empowering engineering teams across the business to make better design decisions informed by fielded part inspection data and the application of cutting-edge software and AI/ML technologies.

Our DMRO team is seeking a talented and driven principal software engineer to support our mission and develop full stack software applications in support of our aftermarket business. This individual will be instrumental in developing exciting prototypes and executing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for the delivery of scalable, productionized software systems.

• Execution of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software tools and workflows for the engineering organization.
• Development of rapid proof of concept software solutions to benchmark new technologies and iterate on software product requirements and design concepts.
• Collaborate and regularly communicate with other team members and key stakeholders, including technical leaders across the enterprise.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and secure application infrastructure in a Cloud environment.
• Leverage software best practices and modern CI/CD tooling to develop and maintain high-quality code.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science and 8+ years of relevant experience OR an advanced degree in Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following: Python, JavaScript, AWS, SQL, NoSQL.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands on Cloud experience or certification, especially in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with JavaScript Frameworks such as React and Vue
• Experience developing Python-based applications or workflows
• Experience with database technology such as SQL or NoSQL
• Experience architecting serverless or event-based applications
• Experience working in an agile 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:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

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.

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