Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety; ARPor MIL-STD

Position Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. At Collins Aerospace we are building the future of aviation, not just avionics systems. As a Principal Systems Safety Engineer you will lead innovation, ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the systems that power aircraft worldwide. Your contributions will directly impact the safety of millions of passengers and crew across military, commercial, and regional aviation.

• Lead critical safety initiatives and act as a trusted advisor to engineering teams and customers.
• Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP
  4761 or military safety assessments per MIL‑STD‑882E.
• Develop 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 and refine design documentation for safety‑critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback.
• Mentor and lead less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence.
• Travel approximately 5% of the time.

• Work on groundbreaking avionics systems with industry‑leading tools and technologies.
• Access company‑sponsored certifications, training programs, and mentorship opportunities.
• Lead high‑impact initiatives and grow as a technical expert.
• Be part of a culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and industry leaders, expanding professional connections.

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

• Familiarity with ARP
  4754A, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C, and DO‑297.
• Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools, including FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
• Recognized technical expertise in avionics safety with awareness to excel in various environments.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning services.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• And more.

Salary range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD.

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.