Safety and Reliability Engineer; Hybrid

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

United States of America

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

None/Not Required

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Safety and Reliability Engineer to join our Power & Controls Engineering team, supporting the development of advanced aerospace systems. In this role, you’ll lead safety and reliability analyses, define key requirements, and ensure designs meet rigorous certification standards. Your work will directly influence the performance, safety, and success of mission‑critical systems.

• Perform safety assessments in accordance with ARP
  4761 or MIL-STD-882E, including:
• System Safety Program Plans (SSPP)
• Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA)
• Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA)
• System Safety Assessments (SSA)
• Fault Tree Analyses (FTA)
• Common Mode Analyses (CMA)
• Review, assess, and influence designs to optimize safety‑related metrics and ensure all certification requirements are met
• Perform reliability assessments in accordance with industry-accepted practices, including:
• Reliability Program Plans (RPP)
• Reliability predictions (MTBF and component failure rates) using industry standards and field data where applicable
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Define Safety and Reliability design requirements derived from customer specifications and develop associated assessment artifacts
• Perform maintainability assessments and support testability analyses
• Support and/or lead reliability testing (HALT and RET), including procedure development, test execution oversight, failure review boards, and corrective actions
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance analysis and documentation quality and efficiency
• Support system integration activities and participate in internal and external design reviews
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts for future programs, as required
• Travel up to 10% (domestic and Canada)

• 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 and Reliability engineering, including processes and tools aligned with SAE ARP
  4754, ARP
  4761, or MIL-STD-882
• Strong analytical skills in analog and digital circuit design and/or mechanical design
• Proven ability to prepare and present technical information to peers, management, and external customers
• Working knowledge of aircraft and/or electronic systems preferred
• Proficiency with standard tools such as MS Excel, Word, and Access
• Experience with Fault Tree+ or similar fault tree analysis tools

• 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,  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!

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.

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