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Date Posted:

2024-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

The Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Avionics Safety Engineer to join our Avionics Systems Safety Engineering team for avionics systems servicing the needs of our Military Avionics and Helicopters, Business and Regional Systems, or Air Transport customers.

Candidates are required to have excellent communication skills to convey technical issues and status in both written and oral form to internal and external customers. The candidate must be adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with their team to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment. Our charter is to promote the system safety and reliability of the design of Avionics systems and products by providing engineers that are specifically trained and knowledgeable in Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety methods and processes. The system safety engineering field is challenging, unique and dynamic.

This position is posted as HYBRID and can be based in any of the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Burnsville, MN; Melbourne, FL; or Wilsonville, OR. Relocation assistance may be available.

What You Will Do:

• 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, etc).

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

What You Will Learn:

• Experience- Industry specifics/ insights, practical/ hands on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technology in the industry.

• Professional Development - Access to company paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous learning and innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with diverse teams and departments, broadening skill sets and knowledge base. Networking opportunities, connecting with industry experts, attending conferences, expand professional network.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of aircraft or electronic systems.

• Effective oral/written communication skills (including technical writing).

• 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.

Qualification We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of ARP4761 OR Mil-Std 882E, 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.

What We Offer:

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

• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Incentives for a Healthy You

• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More and Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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Minimum Program Qualifications

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with out 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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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