Reliability Engineer II - Avionics Systems (Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA)

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Reliability Engineer with 2+ years of experience or practical application in working with electronic and mechanical systems and supporting products designed for military and commercial avionic platforms. If you are interested in a dynamic environment allowing for personal and professional growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity. We are in a new era within Aerospace Reliability Engineering, as new technologies require a new approach to addressing long term reliability. This position will afford the opportunity to develop assessment methodologies and pursue research toward fulfilling this need.

This role will be onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.  Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do:

• Perform Reliability Assessments, which includes performing reliability predictions to establish MTBF estimates and component failure rates. These analyses utilize the 217Plus methodology and include utilizing field performance of similar equipment when applicable to increase accuracy of the assessment.

• Perform Accelerated Stress Testing (AST) and developing Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) profiles. These testing efforts include Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) / Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), and the development of Reliability Enhancement Test (RET) procedures and reports, overseeing and conducting testing, conducting failure review board meetings, and defining corrective actions.

• Perform Derating analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEAs), High Intensity Radiation Fields (HIRF) and Lightning analysis, Testability analysis and Maintainability Assessments.

• Perform Neutron Single Event Upset susceptibility analyses.

• Develop and/or research new reliability engineering analysis and test methods for use with sub-90nm technologies, including multi-core processors, SoPC's, various memory technologies and FPGAs.

What You Will Learn:

• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education

• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about avionics systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• U.S. Person required -  Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Persons

• Experience and knowledge in reliability engineering, including processes and procedures

• Experience of writing technical reports

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Basic knowledge or understanding of Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) / Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) processes

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 insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning