Senior Engineer, Reliability Engineering

globalhr; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Senior Engineer in Reliability Engineering. You will develop reliability studies, perform RCCA, and analyze field data to improve product reliability. Travel 1–2 times per year may be required.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering and 3–5+ years in reliability or related roles within aerospace or regulated hardware industries. Onsite role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years in reliability or related roles; or a Master’s with 3+ years in similar roles.
• 3+ years leading RCCA using structured methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• 3+ years analyzing field, factory, and warranty data to drive reliability improvements.
• 3+ years developing or automating reliability tools, dashboards, or data-driven analytics.
• 3+ years applying airworthiness and certification requirements for aircraft interiors or electro-mechanical systems.
• Non-US person must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and conduct technical reliability studies and DOE constructs.
• Recommend design or test methods and SPC procedures for product reliability.
• Compile and analyze performance reports, process control statistics, and relevant variables.
• Develop mathematical models to identify units, batches or processes posing excessive failure risks.
• Determine units and/or batches requiring environmental testing.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

RCCA (8D)

Data Analytics

DOE

Aerospace Hardware

Environment Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

B/E Aerospace, Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Reliability Engineering in Lenexa, KS. Occasional national and international travel may be required (1–2 times per year) to support product field reliability activities and root cause identification.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Develop, coordinate and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluate engineering design concepts and design of experiments (DOE) constructs.
• Recommend design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability.
• Compile and analyze performance reports, process control statistics, and relevant variables potentially affecting product and process.
• Includes possible development of mathematical models to identify units, batches or processes posing excessive failure risks.
• May determine units and/or batches requiring environmental testing.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design Engineer, Test Engineer, Product Engineer or related role within aerospace or other highly regulated hardware industries. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field and at least 3 years of experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design Engineer, Test Engineer, Product Engineer or related role within aerospace or other highly regulated hardware industries would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience leading Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience analyzing field, factory, and warranty data to drive reliability improvements.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience developing or automating reliability calculation tools, dashboards, or data-driven analytics to support predictions, trade studies, and decision-making.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience applying airworthiness and certification requirements applicable to aircraft interior or electro-mechanical systems.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $114,358.00 to $165,200.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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.