Date Posted:

2026-06-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-OH-WRIGHT PATTERSON-WPAFB-CUST ~ 4375 Chidlaw Rd ~ WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Dr 20 (External Site)



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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's 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 Military Customer Support & Services organization (MCS&S) is seeking an individual to join its 5th Generation organization (F135 and F119 Engine programs) as a F135 Systems Customer Support Engineer.  The engine program that powers the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has a high visibility position for a motivated, self-starting Engineer.  As part of MCS&S, you will support customers in the field across three different US military services and a multitude of international military services.  This role will be supporting the sustainment of the F135 propulsion system.  The selected candidate will be working directly with the USG Military Services, Foreign Military Services, F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), Pratt & Whitney Field Services Engineers, PW Engineering and F135 Logistics Program Management.

This role will be in Dayton, Ohio with work performed onsite at the F35 Lightening Sustainment Center (LSC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

What You Will Do

• Designs and implements automated solutions to eliminate manual workflows, integrate operational systems, and provide real time data visibility to improve decision-making in the LSC.

• Process Automation –Identify repetitive, manual workflows (reports, data pulls, etc.).  Design and build automation scripts or services to replace them –Power Automate.

• Systems Integration – can connect disconnected tools and data sources.  Build pipelines that move data automatically between systems.  Ensures data consistency and reliability.

• Data Engineering – builds Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines.  Cleans and structures convoluted data and can help to enable real-time visibility.  Perform as the point of contact for data integration/product IPT (Integrated Product Teams).

• Tools/Dashboard Development – creates internal tools for LSC team (web apps, scripts, dashboards), improves usability and reduce time-to-decision

• Monitoring and Alerting – set up automated alerts for system failures, SLA breaches, operational anomalies

• Continuous Improvement – analyzes bottlenecks in LSC workflows, optimizes performance of automation tools, can gather feedback from LSC users and iterate quickly

Qualifications You Must Have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.

• Experience with Python, APIs and Integration, SQL, scripting & automation tools, Cloud platforms and version control (Github).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Technical knowledge of gas turbine systems and airframe physical/ functional integration.

• Knowledge of engine systems operation, software development processes, and configuration management.

• Project management experience.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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