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Sr. Avionics Safety Engineer III (Hybrid Cedar Rapids, IA Burnsville, MN Bothell, WA)

RTX


Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 165200 - 165200
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 350 Collins Rd NE BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Safety Engineer to join our Reliability Maintainability and System Safety this role youll help ensure that the avionics systems serving our Air Transport customers are not only cutting-edge but safe reliable and ready for the challenges of modern aviation. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical rigor cross-functional collaboration and mission-driven engineering. Youll influence system-level design decisions guide programs through critical safety milestones and help build products that pilots passengers and operators trust every day.

This role will be worked hybrid in Cedar Rapids IA; Burnsville MN; or Bothell; WA. Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform civil safety assessment process in accordance with ARP4761. Including (but not limited to): Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs) Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSAs) System Safety Assessments (SSAs)Fault Tree Analysis (FTAs) Common Mode Analyses (CMAs)

  • 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

  • Be a recognized technical expert in avionics safety

What You Will Learn:

  • Work with advanced avionics technologies used across regional jets business aircraft and commercial transports
    Shape safety and reliability strategies early in the design processwhere your insights have maximum impact

  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines and with global teams contributing to solutions that directly affect product performance and customer confidence

  • Become part of a highly skilled group of safety engineers known for deep expertise in Reliability Maintainability and System Safety

  • Grow in a field that is challenging unique and constantly evolving with new aircraft architectures regulatory expectations and technological innovations

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

  • Experience in aircraft systems hardware or software engineering

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with CAFTA or similar Fault Tree analysis tools

  • Working knowledge of ARP4761

  • Basic knowledge of ARP4754A DO-254 DO-178B/C DO-297

  • Experience preparing and presenting technical information to peers to all levels of internal management and to external customers

  • Verbal and written communication skills including technical writing and presenting to peers leadership and customers

  • Experience coordinating projects and complex engineering activities

  • Basic knowledge Experience in reliability engineering theory

What We Offer:

  • 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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace an RTX 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.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course that wouldnt be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization as well as our engineers a highly skilled accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves we need fresh creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesnt shy away from big opportunities If so we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves our teams and the status quo and where we will work to find a way the right way to achieve what others can only dream of.

*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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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 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.

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