Principal Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)

RTX; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) matching

ESP program

Life Insurance

EAP program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer (Product Safety) at the Aguadilla, PR site to join a dynamic team developing reliable avionics solutions for major aerospace programs. The role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, mentoring junior staff and defining reliability processes across the product life cycle.

The position requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in RMS, FMEAs, MTBF, and radiation/derating analyses, plus strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in reliability engineering.
• Experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with 217Plus reliability methodology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Air Transport, Business, Regional and Military aircraft programs.
• Lead reliability engineering activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform reliability predictions to establish MTBF and failure rates.
• Conduct derating analyses, FMEA, HIRF, and lightning analyses.
• Develop AST/ESS profiles and HALT/HASS testing procedures.
• Explore new reliability methods for sub-90nm technologies.

Skills

Reliability engineering

MTBF analysis

FMEA

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico is looking for a Principal Reliability Engineer (Product Safety) to join our team. We are looking for a strong, passionate problem-solver with an action-oriented, collaborative mindset who strives to exceed expectations.

Our work supports the development of innovative aviation electronic solutions for one of the world’s leading Aerospace companies. If you are interested in a dynamic environment allowing for personal and professional growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity. We are in a new era within Aerospace Reliability Engineering, as new technologies require a new approach to addressing long term reliability. This position will afford the opportunity to develop assessment methodologies and pursue research toward fulfilling this need.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Support Air Transport, Business, Regional and Military aircraft products and programs.


• Provide Reliability Engineering leadership by mentoring junior engineers, advising product development teams, developing and implementing reliability engineering processes within the Avionics business unit, and participating in companywide reliability initiatives.


• Perform bid and proposal activities for military and commercial avionics programs.


• Complete Reliability Assessments, which includes performing reliability predictions to establish MTBF estimates and component failure rates. These analyses utilize the 217Plus methodology and include utilizing field performance of similar equipment when applicable to increase accuracy of the assessment.


• Execute Derating analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEAs), High Intensity Radiation Fields (HIRF) and Lightning analysis, Testability analysis and Maintainability Assessments.


• Make Accelerated Stress Testing (AST) and develop Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) profiles. These testing efforts include HALT/HASS, and the development of test procedures and reports, overseeing and conducting testing, conducting failure review board meetings, and defining corrective actions.


• Realize Neutron Single Event Upset susceptibility analysis.


• Develop and/or research new reliability engineering analysis and test methods for use with sub-90nm technologies, including multi-core processors, SoPC’s, various memory technologies and FPGAs.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience


• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).


• Experience in reliability engineering (RMS), including processes and procedures.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working and bidding military avionics programs.


• SME on risk, reliability, safety, and statistics.


• Customer facing aerospace industry experience and working knowledge of aerospace product reliability data and calculations.


• Experience with lean principles (Six Sigma, CORE, ACE) and implementation of process controls for delivery and quality.


• Experience in Agile methodologies.


• Project Management experience.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees


• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds


• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.


• And more!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Hybrid:

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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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