Software Engineer Contract Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9
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'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.
What You Will Do:
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Software Engineer to support their manufacturing shop floor.
The Software Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day development, support, and troubleshooting of custom and off-the-shelf manufacturing applications. This will include but not limited to: Machine tool HMI screens, reporting or visualization tools such as manufacturing tracking and priority systems, Manufacturing process data consolidation, and Statistical Process Control tools (SPC).

• Design and create HMI / SCADA interfaces for shop floor machine tools.
• Design and create custom business applications to collect, analyze and report data critical to plant operations.
• Analyze application performance and debug and/or repair as necessary.
• Modify custom applications to accommodate new functionality needed to satisfy compliance or business requirements.
• Design reporting solutions and present a mock-up of the expected reporting output for review and approval.
• Convert legacy software applications to current technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2 or more years of experience in software engineering, in manufacturing operations or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with a programming language such as .Net, Java, or Python.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SQL Server or other relational databases
• Experience with source control tools such as Git
• Self-Starter, works well with minimal supervision

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in automation or robotic applications
• PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Factory Talk)
• Experience with the Ignition by Inductive Automation software platform
• Computer Science or Engineering degree (computer, software, or electrical)
• Experience creating reports and data analysis

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.
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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