Principal Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan with up to 8-

free counseling sessions

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aguadilla, PR seeks a Principal Reliability Engineer (Product Safety) to lead reliability engineering for avionics programs. You will mentor engineers, develop reliability processes, and perform MTBF and failure analyses using 217Plus. The role includes FMEAs, derating, HIRF, AST/ESS, HALT/HASS testing, and innovation in reliability methods for advanced technologies.

Hybrid role based in Aguadilla with on-site and remote days as scheduled. U.S.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Professional proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Experience in reliability engineering processes and RMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability engineering activities for avionics programs and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform reliability predictions (217Plus), MTBF estimates, and failure rate analyses.
• Conduct FMEAs, derating analyses, HIRF and lightning analyses, testability and maintainability assessments.
• Develop AST/ESS profiles including HALT/HASS, test procedures and reports.
• Explore new reliability methods for sub-90nm technologies and various memory/FPGAs.

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Location:

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

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

• 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!

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.