Principal Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan with up to 80

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer (Product Safety) in Aguadilla, PR. The role targets leadership in reliability practices across avionics programs, mentoring engineers and guiding product teams on reliability processes and testing.

The position involves MTBF predictions, 217Plus analyses, FMEAs, and DERATING tasks within a hybrid onsite/offsite schedule. US citizenship is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 8 years experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• Experience in reliability engineering (RMS), including processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Air Transport, Business, Regional and Military aircraft products and programs.
• Provide Reliability Engineering leadership by mentoring junior engineers and advising product development teams.
• Perform bid and proposal activities for military and commercial avionics programs.
• Complete Reliability Assessments, including MTBF estimates and component failure rates using the 217Plus methodology.
• Execute Derating analysis, FMEAs, HIRF and Lightning analysis, Testability and Maintainability Assessments.
• Develop AST and Environmental Stress Screening profiles (HALT/HASS) and related test procedures and reports.

Skills

Reliability engineering

MTBF analysis

FMEA

AST testing

Leadership/mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Tools

217Plus methodology

Job description

Job Location and Role Type

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.

This role 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.

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

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!

Company Overview

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.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.