Sr. Reliability Engineer (Onsite - Melbourne, FL)

Prattwhitney; 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) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. Reliability Engineer for the Product Safety and Reliability Engineering group in Melbourne, FL. The role involves onsite work with relocation assistance available for this highly specialized aerospace position.

The candidate will generate HASS/HALT plans, perform reliability analyses using 217Plus, conduct FMEA, and mentor junior engineers within a safety-focused environment aligned to ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882E.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with minimum 5 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Persons required for military contract.
• Circuit analysis knowledge and ability to read schematics and electronic specifications.
• Experience presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

• Generate reliability test plans, procedures and reports for HASS/HALT testing.
• Oversee HASS/HALT to validate new hardware designs and determine environmental limits.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause/corrective actions.
• Provide design input to improve reliability of new hardware designs.
• Develop ESS requirements for product transitions into Manufacturing.
• Perform reliability predictions (MTBF) using 217Plus methodology and field data.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Schematics reading

Data presentation

Technical communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

GPIB

IEEE488

Job description

About the Role

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. This role will be worked onsite in Melbourne, FL. Relocation assistance is available. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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 insurance, 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!

Salary

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

Application Window

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.