Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety (Hybrid - Cedar Rapids, IA; Windsor Locks, CT; Burnsville, MN; Rockford, IL; Wilsonville,OR; or Melbourne, FL)
About The Position
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. Whether supporting military, commercial, or regional aviation, your contributions will directly impact the safety of millions of passengers and crew. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with top-tier talent, and make a real difference in aerospace safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging environment, we want you on our team. This position will be supporting programs primarily based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The selected candidate can sit at any of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Windsor Locks, CT; Burnsville, MN; Rockford, IL; Wilsonville, OR or Melbourne, FL. Relocation assistance is available if you are not already in one of these locations.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Experience in safety-critical systems; ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
Nice To Haves
- 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 diverse team environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead critical safety initiatives and be a trusted advisor to our engineering teams and customers.
- Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E. This includes developing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs).
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define safety-critical requirements during the development process.
- Dive deep into design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest standards of safety.
- Share your expertise with less experienced engineers, guiding them in safety practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence.
- Travel 5%
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
