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

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 Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

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. If you are interested in a dynamic environment allowing for personal and professional growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity.  

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 developing 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 but not limited to, 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 of 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. You'll also have the chance to 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 your 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 a willingness to learn and apply those techniques, such as Highly Accelerated Life Test processes (HALT), Reliability Enhancement Test (RET), Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS)  

• Experience with CAFTA or similar Fault Tree analysis tools, or a 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 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 

• 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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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