Principle Software Engineer - Columbus Forge (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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?

Pratt and Whitney Digital Technology - Manufacturing Applications, has a new position for a Principle Software Engineer, Columbus Forge.

This is an onsite opportunity located at our Pratt & Whitney facilities located in Columbus, Georgia.

What You Will Do:

The Columbus Forge has an opportunity for a talented Principle Software Engineer to join our team. Typical job functions include participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile software development techniques. 

Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, data governance, through integration, testing and support of multiple applications site-wide.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders at all levels of Pratt & Whitney.

- Participate on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, employing agile software development techniques.

- Learn and create the highest software engineering process maturity level across multiple Business Units.

Qualifications You Must Have:

- Advanced degree and 3 years of prior relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 8 years of project management experience OR in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

- Experience in Software Engineering including working various phases of the software development lifecycle using C/C++, JAVA, JavaScript, C#/VB .NET, Python, and/or Ignition.

- Experience with full-stack development (GUI, back-end services, middleware).

- Familiarity with developing applications using communication protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, SIP).

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

- Experience with DevOps, JIRA, Jenkins, GitHub, automated testing, real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded programming, processor/board architecture and design, with generative tools such as Claude, Poolside or ChatGPT.

- Exposure to Model Driven Development, understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams.

- Hands-on experience with Oracle databases and SQL, including the ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex queries, as well as manage and maintain database systems to support business needs.

- Applied experience in Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/D).

- Familiarity with Agile lifecycle process including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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