Sr. Systems Engineer - Avionics Reliability, Maintainability, & Safety (Onsite - Melbourne, FL)

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintainability and Safety Engineer in Melbourne, FL. This role requires experience in electronic and mechanical systems for military and commercial avionic platforms, providing hands-on contributions to program success and safety assessments.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant professional experience, effective communication skills, and a strong technical background in reliability methodologies. The position also offers benefits like medical insurance, vacation, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with safety-critical systems and ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E.
• Knowledge of reliability and maintainability techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supports program development through reliability techniques.
• Conducts safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761.
• Mentors less-experienced reliability engineers.

Skills

Reliability and maintainability techniques

Systems engineering

Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Quanterion 217 Plus

CAFTA

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintainability and Safety (RMS) Engineer with experience in working with electronic and mechanical systems for military and commercial avionic platforms. This role will be worked onsite in Melbourne, FL. Relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship is required. Security clearance is not required.

What You Will Do

• Supports program development through the application of reliability and maintainability techniques.
• Participates in all phases of program life cycle, utilizing reliability and maintainability methodologies in systems engineering processes in accordance with commercial and military standards.
• Provides support to reliability and maintainability modelling and predictions analysis, testability analysis, maintainability and built‑in‑test demonstrations, environmental testing, FMEA/FMECA, and FRACAS.
• Performs Accelerated Stress Testing (AST) and develops Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) profiles, including HALT/HASS and Reliability Enhancement Test (RET) procedures and reports, overseeing and conducting testing, conducting failure review board meetings, and defining corrective actions.
• Serves as a Reliability & Maintainability representative to engineering and business leadership.
• Performs safety assessment process in accordance with ARP4761 or MIL‑STD‑882E, including system safety program plans, functional hazard assessments, preliminary system safety assessments, system safety assessments, fault tree analyses, and common mode analyses.
• Supports systems, hardware, and software engineering teams in defining system safety requirements during development activity.
• Reviews design and development documentation for safety‑critical equipment and analysis from peer safety engineers.
• Mentors and trains less‑experienced reliability engineers.
• Responsible for committed work and responsibilities toward team members and organizational leadership.
• Develops and maintains expertise in assigned areas (program, function, process, technology, etc.).
• Collaborates with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans.

What You Will Learn

• Hands‑on experience working on groundbreaking avionics systems with industry‑leading tools and technologies.
• Professional growth through company‑sponsored certifications, training programs, and mentorship opportunities, and the chance to lead high‑impact initiatives.
• Exposure to an innovative culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Networking opportunities by collaborating with cross‑functional teams and industry leaders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in safety‑critical systems and familiarity with ARP4761 or MIL‑STD‑882E safety standards.
• Knowledge of the systems engineering life cycle and application of reliability and maintainability techniques to systems requirements.
• Experience supporting design and development teams in developing, assessing, and verifying reliability & maintainability related requirements for safety‑critical systems.
• Experience in conducting or developing Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMEA/FMECA), reliability & maintainability analysis and predictions, failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system (FRACAS), built‑in‑test design/verification analysis, and/or testability analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of ARP4761 or MIL‑STD‑882E, basic knowledge of ARP4754A, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C, and DO‑297.
• Experience using tools and databases such as Quanterion 217 Plus, MiLHDBK 217 NPRD, and FMD‑2016.
• Experience with aircraft or electronic systems and basic circuit analysis skills.
• Experience planning and conducting Accelerated Stress Testing or willingness to learn HALT, RET, ESS, and HASS techniques.
• Experience with CAFTA or similar fault‑tree analysis tools, or willingness to learn.
• Good presentation skills and effective communication with diverse audiences.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet, home, auto, additional life and accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc medical experts and second opinion program.

Salary

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and for protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.