A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
Airfoil Tool Developer Principal Engineer P4 (onsite)
Pratt & Whitney
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East Hartford, Connecticut
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PERMANENT
Updated 08/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Date Posted:
2026-07-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC
~ 400 Main St ~
BLDG ETC
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
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.
The HSE Methods organization, located in East Hartford, CT, is looking for an Airfoil Tool Developer to join our Methods team. This role will be responsible for working as a practitioner on the development, deployment, and support of next generation turbine airfoils tools in HSE and enable Pratt & Whitney to continually push the state of the art.
What You Will Do:
Identify technical needs within engineering organization and translate those needs into clear software requirements which will drive the design, development, and testing of high-quality applications for the engineering organization.
Working as part of a methods or IPT team to develop and support Airfoil Design System tool and process development.
Interface and collaborate with product stakeholders/customers to align on requirements, manage applications, and communicate progress.
Prepare and maintain documentation and user guides for applications.
Drive improvements in Methods processes and best practices using the principles of CORE
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.
Qualifications We Prefer:
MS in Engineering or Software related field.
Experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, or other major software languages
Design/analysis experience with turbine airfoils, cooling holes, and/or internal cooling circuits.
Experience using NX, Simcenter, and Teamcenter toolsets.
Experience with Java and NXOpen.
Experience with Build Tools Gradle, Maven, or Ant.
Experience with StarCCM+
NX Tool development, ownership, and version upgrade experience.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Experience with GitHub, Jira, and other code and product management software
Ability to think outside-the-box and develop creative solutions to technical challenges.
