Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety (ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E experience required)

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. As a Principal Systems Safety Engineer, you'll be at the helm of innovation, ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the systems that power aircraft across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Lead critical safety initiatives and be a trusted advisor to our engineering teams and customers. Driving Comprehensive Safety Assessments: Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E. This includes developing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Shaping Design Requirements: Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define safety-critical requirements during the development process
• Reviewing & Refining Designs: Dive deep into design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest standards of safety
• Mentorship & Leadership: Share your expertise with less experienced engineers, guiding them in safety practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence
• Travel 5%

Requirements:

• 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 safety-critical systems; ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards
• Familiarity with standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and DO-297
• Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools, including proficiency in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling
• Recognized technical expertise in avionics safety, with cross-cultural awareness to excel in diverse team environments