[Hiring] Senior Systems Safety Engineer @RTX

Role Description

Join Us in Redefining Avionics Safety. Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to new heights? At Collins Aerospace, we're not just building avionics systems — we're building the future of aviation. As a Principal Systems Safety Engineer, you'll be at the helm of innovation, ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the systems that power aircraft across the globe.

This position is based in Cedar Rapids, IA. (Working remotely may be an option for the ideal candidate.)

What You’ll Do:

• Drive Comprehensive Safety Assessments:
  • Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E.
  • Develop System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Shape Design Requirements:
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define safety-critical requirements during the development process.
• Review & Refine Designs:
  • Dive deep into design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest standards of safety.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  • Share your expertise with less experienced engineers, guiding them in safety practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:
  • Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence.
• Have a self-starter mindset, eager to learn, adapt, and contribute to a positive and innovative work environment.
• Use your outstanding communication skills to translate technical issues into actionable insights for a variety of audiences.
• Use your exceptional problem-solving skills and a drive to tackle complex, dynamic challenges.

Qualifications

• 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. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Expertise in safety-critical systems, with experience in ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
• Previous experience advancing safety in aerospace systems.

Requirements

• Familiarity with standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and DO-297.
• Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools, including proficiency in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
• Recognized technical expertise in avionics safety, with cross-cultural awareness to excel in different team environments.

Benefits

• 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!