Principal Systems Safety Engineer - Avionics (REMOTE)

RTX•Washington, DC

19h•Remote

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to join their Systems Safety Engineering team, which supports Commercial Avionics Systems customers. The role requires excellent communication skills for conveying technical issues and status to internal and external customers. Candidates must be adaptable, determined to meet program schedules, collaborative, eager to learn new technologies, self-motivated, and contribute to a positive work environment. The team's mission is to enhance the system safety and reliability of Avionics systems and products through engineers skilled in Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety methods and processes. The system safety engineering field is described as challenging, unique, and dynamic. While the position is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, working remotely may be an option for the ideal candidate.

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
Knowledge of aircraft or electronic systems.
Knowledge on how to prepare and present technical information to peers, to all levels of internal management, and to external customers.
Knowledge on how to coordinate several projects and complex engineering activities while balancing priorities and schedules, engaging in effective time management, working with a great deal of independence.
Product Safety Analysis Experience
Working knowledge of ARP4761 OR Mil-Std 882E, or other equivalent industry accepted safety standards

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, DO-297.
Proficiency in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), as well as CAFTA, is indispensable.
Basic knowledge in reliability engineering theory.
Recognized technical expert in avionics safety.
Proficiency in understanding the mathematical aspects of Safety and Reliability engineering, including statistics, probability theory, and mathematical modeling.
Cross-cultural awareness to navigate diverse team environments effectively.
Strong adherence to process compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop Perform civil safety assessment process in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety 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), Safety Assessment Reports (SARs).
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 safety engineers.
Accountable to team members and organizational leadership for committed work and responsibilities.
Develop and maintain expertise in assigned areas (program, function, process, technology).
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans.

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!