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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Reliability Maintainability and Safety Engineer in Melbourne, FL. You will define reliability processes for military and commercial avionics systems.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree and has 5+ years of experience in reliability analysis and safety standards. The position offers an onsite role with relocation assistance.

Benefits include medical insurance, vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
• Knowledge of reliability and maintainability techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supports program development using reliability techniques.
• Conducts and oversees Accelerated Stress Testing.
• Mentors less experienced Reliability engineers.

Skills

Experience in safety-critical systems

Reliability & Maintainability analysis

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)

ARP4761

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-17

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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintainability and Safety (RMS) Engineer with experience or practical application in working with electronic and mechanical systems and supporting products designed for military and commercial avionic platforms. This role will be worked onsite in Melbourne, FL. Relocation assistance is available.

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 as they apply in our systems engineering processes in accordance with commercial and military standards.
• Provides support to reliability and maintainability modeling and predictions analysis, testability analysis, maintainability and built-in-test demonstrations, environmental testing, FMEA/FMECA, and FRACAS.
• Perform Accelerated Stress Testing (AST) and develop Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) profiles. These testing efforts include Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT)/Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), and the development of Reliability Enhancement Test (RET) procedures and reports; overseeing and conducting testing, conducting failure review board meetings, and defining corrective actions.
• Serve as a Reliability & Maintainability representative to engineering and business leadership.
• Perform safety assessment process in accordance with ARP4761 or military assessments in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, including System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSAs), System Safety Assessments (SSAs), Fault Tree Analysis (FTAs), Common Mode Analyses (CMAs).
• Support systems, hardware, and software engineering teams in defining system safety requirements during development activity.
• Review design and development documentation for safety critical equipment.
• Review analysis of peer safety engineers.
• Mentor and train less experienced Reliability engineers.
• Accountable to team members and organizational leadership for committed work and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain expertise in assigned areas (program, function, process, technology, etc).
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans.

What You Will Learn

• Hands-On Experience: Work on groundbreaking avionics systems with practical exposure to industry-leading tools and technologies.
• Professional Growth: Access company-sponsored certifications, training programs, and mentorship opportunities; lead high-impact initiatives and grow as a technical expert.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that encourages curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry leaders, expanding professional connections and expertise.

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.
• Experience in safety-critical systems; ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle, with knowledge of how to apply reliability and maintainability techniques to systems requirements.
• Experience supporting design and development teams to develop, assess, and verify Reliability & Maintainability related requirements for safety-critical systems.
• Experience in conducting/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 (BIT) 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, DO-297.
• Experience using tools and databases such as Quanterion 217 plus, MiLHDBK 217 NPRD, and FMD-2016.
• Experience and knowledge of aircraft or electronic systems.
• Knowledge of basic circuit analysis and the ability to perform detailed analyses on complex systems.
• Experience planning and conducting Accelerated Stress Testing, or willingness to learn and apply techniques such as HALT, RET, ESS, HASS.
• Experience with CAFTA or similar Fault Tree analysis tools, or willingness to learn.
• Good presentation skills with the ability to present to a variety of audiences.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and build trust with team members from many different backgrounds.

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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia 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 range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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.