Systems Reliability Engineer I — RCA & Reliability Analytics

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX seeks a Systems Reliability Engineer 1 in El Segundo, CA, focusing on reliability and failure investigation across radar hardware/software programs. The role emphasizes collecting failure data, leading RCA, cross-functional resolution with engineering, quality, and manufacturing, and ensuring timely closure of reports.

Qualified candidates typically hold a STEM degree and experience, with a background in FRACAS, troubleshooting, and basic root‑cause analysis. Must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and experience.
• Support FRACAS activities by documenting failures, tracking corrective actions, and assisting with sustainment engineering tasks such as depot return reviews or repair coordination.
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware or software issues, support qualification and test activities, and contribute to basic root‑cause analysis using structured methods.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze failure data to identify trends, root causes, and reliability issues.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are defined.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure timely closure of failure reports and proper documentation of findings.
• Monitor reliability metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and relevant industry regulations

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

FRACAS

Troubleshooting (hardware/software)

Security clearance

Python (basic)

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

Minitab

Job description

RTX seeks a Systems Reliability Engineer 1 in El Segundo, CA, focusing on reliability and failure investigation across radar hardware/software programs. The role emphasizes collecting failure data, leading RCA, cross-functional resolution with engineering, quality, and manufacturing, and ensuring timely closure of reports.

Qualified candidates typically hold a STEM degree and experience, with a background in FRACAS, troubleshooting, and basic root‑cause analysis. Must be a U.S.