Principal Reliability Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Reliability Engineer to develop reliability strategies across product phases. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant experience, a degree in a STEM field, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

The role includes leading a reliability team, conducting analyses for product reliability, and ensuring compliance with standards. Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $107,500 to $204,500, medical, dental, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategy across multiple product phases.
• Support and lead a reliability engineering team.
• Lead analysis efforts for system design regarding Product Reliability.

Skills

Reliability requirements analysis

Leadership in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-05-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

Position / Role Type

Onsite

Security Clearance

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategy across multiple product phases including development, production and sustainment.
• Support and/or lead a reliability engineering team consisting of varying levels of experience.
• Lead analysis efforts supporting system design with respect to Product Reliability, Maintainability, and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action.
• Lead in reliability disciplines including FMECA, Predictions, Derating, ESS and ALT.
• Coach other reliability engineers and work with functional leadership in identifying and implementing reliability engineering development.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with existing standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with reliability requirements, analyses and/or test methodology development.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FMECA, Reliability Predictions, ESS, Derating, FRACA.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Customer focus and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of MS Office tools, and experience in the preparation and presentation of briefing material.
• Ability to review technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with existing standards with the ability to identify concerns, suggest solutions, and follow through to closure.

Benefits

Salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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 on the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.