Date Posted:2025-10-27Country:United States of AmericaLocation:PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: ConfidentialPratt &amp; 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 &amp; Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?The F135 Program Digital Solutions team is thrilled to offer an opportunity for an Associate Director, Software Engineer Manager.   In this role, you will lead a team of F135 Software Engineers and provide discipline guidance to digital solution development in support of the F135 Program.  This existing talented team is comprised of individuals who are assigned to agile teams that design, develop, integrate, and test digital solutions including full-stack web apps, mobile apps, and data products that enable the F135 Program to meet strategic objectives. In addition to technical leadership, you will also play a key role in creating a positive team culture, in guiding the team members to excel in the Agile operating model, and in supporting the career growth of your software engineers.What You Will Do<ul><li>Lead the Software Development practice, providing vision, direction, and mentorship to a team of Software Engineers, fostering a positive software development culture of excellence in line with Pratt &amp; Whitney values, CORE Operating System, and the Leadership Operating Model</li><li>Support the performance and career development of all team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching while sharing your passion for software engineering best practices, new tools, processes, and standards</li><li>Evaluate, recommend, and implement new processes, policies, standards or operating plans in support of strategic objectives</li><li>Collaborate with Product Owners and the Product Manager of the agile teams that your employees are assigned to, and the Stakeholders of those teams, to define scope, requirements, deliverables, and to drive compliance with RTX guidelines for authorized solution deployment (Architecture Review Board (ARB), Authority to Operate (ATO), CLARA, etc)</li><li>Partner with other Platform and Enablement teams across PW who are building foundational digital capabilities so that your development requirements are well understood and supported by what they develop</li><li>Support the Product Owners and Product Manager in the communication of software status, issues, risks, and opportunities to audiences including team leadership, Program leadership, and external customers</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have<ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM field) and 12 years of computer science, software engineering, and or program management experience or an Advanced Degree with 10 years of experience</li><li>5 years’ experience with software engineering and DevOps</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading and working in an Agile environment</li><li>The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. ( US DoD Secret clearance.) U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.   </li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship</li><li>Ability to travel to quarterly planning meetings</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>People management experience leading and mentoring software engineers or data engineers in an Agile environment, including career discussions and creation of individual development plans</li><li>Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and DT on multi-disciplinary issues</li><li>A minimum of 5 years’ experience using technology such as Vue.js, Node.js, Python, Jenkins, Git, and GitHub</li><li>Experience working with cloud services – AWS or Azure</li><li>Ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches</li><li>Qualified as a CORE Apprentice</li><li>Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to document and communicate software engineering approaches</li></ul>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 isOnsite: 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.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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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. 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