Sr. Reliability Engineer (Onsite - Melbourne, FL)

RTX (Raytheon); Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disabilityCoverage

Pet insurance option

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Reliability Engineer to join our Product Safety and Reliability Engineering group in Melbourne, FL, onsite with relocation assistance offered.

The role focuses on reliability planning, testing, and failure analysis for avionics hardware in a leading aerospace environment. You will work with Safety, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to MTBF estimates and reliability improvements throughout

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
• U.S. Persons required due to contract stipulations.
• Experience with circuit analysis and reading schematics.
• Experience presenting technical information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Generate reliability test plans, procedures and reports for HASS/HALT testing.
• Oversee HASS/HALT to validate new hardware designs and environmental limits.
• Conduct failure root cause investigations and provide design input for reliability improvements.
• Develop ESS requirements for product transitions into Manufacturing.
• Perform reliability predictions using 217Plus and consider field performance data.
• Perform FMEA to identify failure modes in new hardware designs.
• Conduct Neutron Single Event Upset susceptibility analyses.
• Participate in all lifecycle phases following ARP4761/MIL-STD-882E.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Reading schematics

Presenting technical information

Data acquisition equipment

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

217Plus Methodology

GPIB/IEEE488 equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Reliability Engineer to join our Product Safety and Reliability Engineering group. Our team is involved in the development of innovative avionics products 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.

This role will be worked onsite in Melbourne, FL. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

• Generate reliability test plans, procedures and reports for Highly Accelerated / Lifetime Stress Screening (HASS/HALT) test
• Conduct and oversee HASS/HALT to test new hardware designs and determine environmental limits
• Conduct failure root cause and corrective actions investigations. Provide design engineering with input to improve the reliability of new hardware designs
• Develop Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) requirements for new product transition into Manufacturing
• Perform Reliability Assessments, which includes performing reliability predictions to establish MTBF estimates and component failure rates. These analyses utilize the 217PlusTM methodology and include utilizing field performance of similar equipment when applicable to increase accuracy of the assessment
• Perform Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify detected and undetected failure modes of new hardware designs.
• Performing Neutron Single Event Upset susceptibility analyses
• Participate in all phases of program life cycle, utilizing reliability and maintainability methodologies as they apply in our systems safety process in accordance with ARP4761 and/or MIL-STD-882E
• Interface with various engineering groups, including but not limited to Safety, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on the team

What You Will Learn:

• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems
• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about avionics systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. Persons required - Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Persons
• Circuit analysis knowledge, experience reading schematics and electronic specifications
• Experience presenting technical information
• Experience with data acquisition test equipment (ie. GPIB, iEEE488, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Systems engineering lifecycle experience
• Experience using 217PlusTM Reliability Prediction Methodology
• Project Management fundamentals
• Passion for aerospace systems, avionics and/or aviation

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 and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insu