Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety; Hybrid - Cedar Rapids, IA; Windsor Locks, CT; Burn

Position

Principal Systems Safety Engineer – Hybrid role with flexible onsite/offsite work. Location options include Cedar Rapids, IA;
Windsor Locks, CT;
Burnsville, MN;
Rockford, IL;
Wilsonville, OR; or Melbourne, FL.

• Lead critical safety initiatives and be a trusted advisor to engineering teams and customers.
• Execute civil safety assessments per ARP
  4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E, 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 development.
• Review design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest safety standards.
• Mentor and lead less experienced engineers, fostering continuous learning.
• Partner with customers, stakeholders, and leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence.

Travel: 5%.

• Hands‑on experience on cutting‑edge avionics systems.
• Access to company‑sponsored certifications, training programs, and mentorship opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead high‑impact initiatives and grow as a technical expert.

• Degree in STEM with minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience in safety‑critical systems and familiarity with ARP
  4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.

• Knowledge of ARP
  4754A, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C, and DO‑297.
• Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools.
• Experience with Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
• Technical expertise in avionics safety and cross‑cultural awareness.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Pet, home, and auto insurance (optional).
• Critical illness insurance.
• Group legal and  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits, and fertility and family planning support.
• Autism benefit and Employee Assistance Plan.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts program.

USD 107,500 – 204,500.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.