Sr. Reliability Engineer (Onsite - Melbourne, FL)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leading RTX company, seeks a Sr. Reliability Engineer to join the Product Safety and Reliability Engineering group in Melbourne, FL. You will drive reliability across avionics hardware, leading tests and analyses and mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes environmental screening, MTBF predictions and robustness improvements within a cross-disciplinary team, onsite in Florida, with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. Persons required for military contract eligibility.
• Experience reading schematics and performing circuit analysis.
• Experience presenting technical information and with data acquisition equipment.

Responsibilities

• Generate reliability test plans, procedures and reports for HASS/HALT tests.
• Oversee HASS/HALT to test new hardware and determine environmental limits.
• Investigate failure root causes and advise design improvements for reliability.
• Develop ESS requirements for product transitions to Manufacturing.
• Perform reliability predictions to estimate MTBF and failure rates using 217Plus.
• Conduct FMEA to identify failure modes in new designs.
• Analyze Neutron Single Event Upset susceptibility.
• Collaborate with Safety, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Schematic reading

Data acquisition

Technical presentation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

217Plus Reliability Prediction

GPIB / IEEE488

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.

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite

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

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

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. 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.

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.

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