Principal Reliability Engineer - Patriot

RTX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer to play a critical technical leadership role supporting Patriot missile systems within our Land and Strategic Missile Defense business. This position offers the opportunity to own reliability strategy for a mission-critical, fielded weapons system, influence design decisions, and mentor the next generation of engineers. Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) ensures our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time—from early design through fielded operations. As a senior member of the Reliability discipline, you will serve as a technical authority across development, test, production, and sustainment activities.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Reliability, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reliability predictions and/or missile scoring analysis.
• Experience leading multiple technical efforts in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Proficiency with reliability modeling and statistical methods (e.g., Weibull analysis)
• Experience with FRACAS, failure investigations, and corrective action systems
• Hands-on experience with system assembly, disassembly, and test
• Ability to plan and oversee reliability testing (ALT, degradation testing, HALT/HASS)
• Familiarity with FMEA, FMECA, FTA, and RCA methodologies
• Experience analyzing large datasets using SQL, scripting tools, or similar methods
• Experience developing and delivering technical briefings to customers and senior leadership
• Familiarity with NI LabVIEW/LabWindows, PXI, CompactRIO, or similar test platforms
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and own reliability predictions and analyses for Patriot missile systems across the product life cycle
• Serve as a technical mentor and provide internal reliability training to engineers and cross-functional teams
• Influence system design through participation in design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments
• Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action efforts to drive continuous improvement and customer confidence
• Provide technical direction for field return disposition, complex assembly/disassembly challenges, and flight test readiness
• Partner closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and test organizations to analyze test data, identify trends, and improve system performance
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly to engineering leadership, program teams, and customers

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
• At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance!
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees