Principal Failure Analysis Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Perform advanced failure analysis of Collins Aerospace products in our world-class Collins Aerospace Product Improvement Lab (PIL).  Work individually and with other PIL team members to drive continuous improvement in aerospace design and manufacturing.  Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

What You Will Do:

• Provide and develop technical leadership during investigative analysis of Collins Aerospace technology and products. Apply scientific theory and successfully exercise problem solving judgment while utilizing our laboratory’s destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities including but not limited to:

• Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope

• Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (EDX)

• X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer

• Fourier Transform Infrared & RAMAN Spectrometer (FTIR)

• Real-time Micro-focus X-ray / Digital Radiography (DR)

• Computed Tomography X-ray Imaging (CT)

• Optical Microscopy / Digital Imaging / Digital Microscope

• Ultrasonic-Based Thickness Testing

• Optical Coordinate Measuring System

• Material Microstructure Interpretation & Fracture Analysis

• Collaborate with other experienced metallurgical, electrical and NDT staff.

• Determine failure root cause(s) and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Capture investigation results and recommendations in high quality engineering reports.

• Provide guidance and expertise to help engineers design and produce high quality, highly reliable aerospace sensors and systems.

What You Will Learn:

• Relentless root cause corrective action techniques

• Effective use of advanced failure analysis equipment

• Opportunity to develop deep team collaboration skills with peers who may have expertise in different disciplines

• High quality report writing to be catered to different audiences

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Problem solver with a solid background in the electrical, chemical, metallurgical, mechanical, and physical sciences.

• High energy, positive attitude, attention to detail, inventive – In-depth failure analysis is a research-based profession with the added factor of fast paced, urgent customer support (internal and external).

• Hands on experience with destructive analysis tools and methods

WHAT WE OFFER  

BENEFITS  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    

• 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, ID theft protection  

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   

• Adoption Assistance