Principal RAMS / Reliability & Systems Safety Engineer
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Bachelor's, Master's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
Aerospace Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A master's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
- At least 12 years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace reliability, RAMS, system safety, avionics, embedded systems, or related fields is required.
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience with ARP4761/ARP4754-based safety assessment processes is required.
- At least 8 years of expertise in FMEA/FMECA, FTA, FHA, PSSA, SSA, reliability prediction, and fault tolerance analysis is required.
- At least 10 years of understanding of reliability engineering theory, failure mechanisms, reliability prediction, and statistical analysis is required.
- At least 7 years of experience working on aircraft systems, avionics, embedded systems, or other safety-critical products is required.
- Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, product architecture, system interfaces, and engineering analysis is required.
- Technical writing, documentation, presentation, and customer-interfacing skills are required.
- Ability to manage multiple complex engineering activities while balancing priorities, schedules, and program objectives is required.
- Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions based on technical data and analysis is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety activities for complex aerospace systems and products.
- Perform system safety and reliability assessments in accordance with SAE ARP4761/ARP4761A, ARP4754/ARP4754A, MIL-STD-882E, and applicable aviation certification requirements.
- Lead and review Preliminary System Safety Assessments, System Safety Assessments, Functional Hazard Assessments, Fault Tree Analyses, Failure Modes & Effects Analyses, Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analyses, Common Mode/Common Cause Analyses, Fault Tolerance Analyses, Reliability Predictions, and Dispatch and Mission Reliability Assessments.
- Perform reliability prediction at system, functional block, assembly, and component levels.
- Conduct component stress analysis and reliability assessments for electronic and mechanical products.
- Develop and evaluate MTBF, MTBUR, and related reliability metrics.
- Perform aircraft-level reliability analyses supporting dispatch reliability and mission reliability.
- Apply reliability methodologies and standards, including MIL-HDBK-217 and MIL-STD-338.
- Conduct data and trend analysis to identify reliability risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Support reliability growth activities throughout product development.
- Perform electronics and system failure investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective design solutions.
- Conduct Single Event Effects assessments.
- Perform fault-tolerance assessments for electronic circuits using engineering judgment and tools such as LTspice.
- Understand component failure mechanisms and their impact on system reliability and safety.
- Review and interpret mechanical drawings, system architectures, interfaces, and stress analysis results.
- Provide technical recommendations to improve product reliability, robustness, and fault tolerance.
- Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, Electronics, Mechanical Design, Performance, Certification, and Test Engineering teams.
- Work with global engineering counterparts to deliver RAMS and safety analyses.
- Support engineering teams in defining, decomposing, allocating, and verifying system safety and reliability requirements.
- Provide RAMS inputs during system architecture, design, development, verification, and certification activities.
- Evaluate the impact of design changes on reliability and system safety.
- Support technical reviews, design reviews, qualification activities, and certification deliverables.
- Serve as a RAMS / Systems Safety technical authority for complex aerospace programs.
- Act as a Systems Safety Architect and Subject Matter Expert for assigned programs.
- Support customer reviews, certification activities, technical audits, and program milestones.
- Lead technical proposal preparation and provide expert inputs during customer and independent reviews.
- Present complex technical information to engineering teams, management, certification authorities, and customers.
- Provide technical guidance on achieving reliability and safety objectives while meeting program schedules and requirements.
- Mentor engineers in RAMS processes, methodologies, tools, and technical practices.
- Drive improvements in analysis methods, tools, automation, and engineering processes.
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise with CAFTA, Windchill Quality System, JAMA, and Confluence is preferred.
- Experience with LTspice or equivalent circuit simulation tools is preferred.
- Experience with Single Event Effects analysis is preferred.
- Experience with VBA/macros and engineering automation is preferred.
- Experience with aircraft-level dispatch reliability and mission reliability is preferred.
- Experience working with international engineering teams and customers is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Technical Lead, Systems Safety Architect, RAMS Lead, or Subject Matter Expert is preferred.
About the company
RTX produces jet engines, cockpit electronics, and avionics through Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, and develops defense systems and missiles via Raytheon. Pratt & Whitney engines provide propulsion for commercial and military aircraft, while Collins Aerospace supplies flight controls, navigation, and integrated cockpit systems, and Raytheon offers missiles, radar, and sensing technologies. The company differentiates itself by offering a single, integrated portfolio that spans both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate umbrella, drawing on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics, and defense technologies for civilian air travel and security needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RTX raised 2026 guidance after Q2 sales reached $24.7 billion and EPS hit $1.89.
- Raytheon's 2026 framework agreements target annual output above 1,000 Tomahawks and 500 SM-6s.
- GTF Advantage certification and Airbus deliveries extend Pratt & Whitney's recovery into 2026.
What critics are saying
- Pratt & Whitney's GTF powder-metal issue still drives inspections, grounded jets, and lawsuits.
- SEC subpoenas and DOJ agreements keep Raytheon's legacy conduct under active scrutiny.
- Persistent GTF failures or fixed-price overruns can erase cash flow and damage airline trust.
What makes RTX unique
- RTX pairs $289 billion backlog with balanced defense and commercial aerospace exposure.
- Raytheon wins $24.4 billion SM-6 and $22.9 billion Tomahawk production contracts.
- Pratt & Whitney and Collins feed recurring aftermarket revenue across Airbus and military fleets.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays