Raytheon Technologies

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

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
  • Experience with ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E for safety-critical systems.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and application of reliability techniques.
  • Support experience in developing and verifying Reliability & Maintainability requirements for safety-critical systems.
  • Experience with FMEA/FMECA and Reliability analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Support program development with reliability and maintainability techniques.
  • Participate in all program life cycle phases applying reliability methodologies.
  • Provide reliability predictions, tests, and failure analysis support.
  • Conduct Accelerated Stress Testing and develop environmental stress profiles.
  • Serve as a representative for Reliability & Maintainability matters to leadership.
  • Conduct safety assessments according to military or aviation standards.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and develop expertise in assigned areas.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
Full Job Description

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 aSeniorReliability Maintainability and Safety(RMS)Engineer withexperience 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 inMelbourne,FL.Relocationassistanceisavailable.

What You Will Do:

  • Supportsprogram developmentthrough the application of reliability and maintainability techniques.

  • Participatesinallphases of program life cycle,utilizingreliability and maintainability methodologies as they apply in our systems engineeringprocessesinaccordance withcommercial and military standards.

  • Providessupport to reliability and maintainabilitymodeling and predictionsanalysis, testability analysis, maintainabilityand built-in-test demonstrations, environmental testing,FMEA/FMECA,andFRACAS.

  • 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 aReliability &Maintainabilityrepresentativetoengineering 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 andmaintainexpertisein assigned areas (program, function, process, technology,etc).

  • Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans.

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.

  • Experiencewith systems engineeringlifecycle, with knowledge of how to apply reliability and maintainability techniques to systems requirements

  • Experiencesupporting design and development teams to develop, assess, and verify Reliability & Maintainability related requirements forsafety-critical systems

  • Experiencein conducting/developing Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMEA/FMECA), Reliability & Maintainabilityanalysisand predictions

  • Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), BuiltInTest (BIT) design / verification analysis,and/ortestability analysis

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • B.S. or M.S. in ElectricalEngineering

  • Workingknowledge of ARP4761 OR MIL-STD882E, basic knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, DO-297

  • Experience using tools and databases such asQuanterion217 plus,MiLHDBK217 NPRD, and FMD-2016

  • Experience and knowledge ofaircraftor electronic systems

  • Knowledge of basic circuit analysis and the ability to perform detailed analyses on complexsystems

  • Experience planning and conducting Accelerated Stress Testing, or a willingness to learnand 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 manydifferent 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,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, 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,childand elder care services

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

  • And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

This role will be worked onsite inMelbourne,FL.Relocationassistanceisavailable.

* 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 attendselect 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 candidate27s 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 company27s 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

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Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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