Principal Reliability and Safety Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

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 a skilled Senior Reliability & Safety Engineer to join our Reliability & Safety (R&S) Team located in Chula Vista, California.

As an essential component of our Nacelle engineering lifecycle, our Reliability and Safety Team is responsible for ensuring safety compliance through systematic application of Reliability, System Safety, Lightning Safety and Fire Safety principles to all products under Collins Aerospace, Advanced Structures – Aerostructures portfolio.

You are a seasoned professional who not only excels in engineering management techniques but also thrives in fostering collaborative relationships and driving continuous improvements.  You have a proven track record in establishing and executing reliability and system safety programs from design inception through certification and sustainment for commercial and/or military aviation applications.

• The position is working onsite at our Chula Vista California site
• Relocation assistance is available

What You Will Do

• Perform as an individual contributor in the subject areas of Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety
• Manage safety requirements flown down by the customers and recommend appropriate means of compliance (MoC)
• Support various design reviews throughout nacelle product development lifecycle to ensure adequate Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety considerations in accordance with SAE ARP4754, ARP4761, or equivalent MIL-STDs
• Generate applicable Reliability and System Safety artifacts such as Reliability Prediction Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects (Criticality) Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) at a component and functional level, System Safety Assessment (SSA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), etc., in accordance with SAE ARP4761 or equivalent MIL-STDs
• Generate applicable artifacts in support of Maintenance Steering Group 3 (MSG-3) such as Maintenance Significant Item (MSI), Structural Significant Item (SSI), and Zonal Analysis.  Coordinate activities leading to implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
• Support product safety management system by performing safety risk analyses (Continued Airworthiness Assessment Methodology in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 39-8 and/or Numeric Risk Assessment Methodology)
• Perform trade studies to guide design solutions for next generation nacelle products to include but not limited to Ice Protection and Thrust Reverser
• Travel requirement: 10% to support operational needs and collaboration efforts.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 executing commercial or military aviation Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety Assessments to support aircraft certification by aviation authorities.
• Experience generating relevant safety Management of Change (MoC) with engineering teams (such as Stress and Thermal) 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry
• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering
• American Society for Quality – Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ-CRE) preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and processes: Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE, demonstrating proficiency in fostering process maturity and adept use of root cause corrective action methodologies and tools
• Statistical background to analyze and interpret results
• Experience in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience with Computer-Aided Fault Tree Analysis (CAFTA) or equivalent
• Experience performing activities in support of Maintenance Steering Group 3 (MSG-3)
• Experience with commercial aircraft integrated powerplant subsystems, specifically nacelle and thrust reverser
• Experience with interpretation of safety regulations for Commercial and/or Military Aviation applications

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What We Offer Benefits  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

• 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!  

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service.

Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

Role Type Definitions:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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