Senior Safety Engineer III

Date Posted:2026-01-21Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBEPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1Collins 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 is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer within our Missions Systems organization. This engineer will be responsible for performing System Safety Engineering tasks on new and existing development programs, typically involving flight deck avionics, communication, landing systems, ejection seats and/or navigation radios.What YOU Will DoPerform Safety Hazard Analysis per MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761, etc. guidelinesPerform task Bid for new or modifications of existing programs as requiredAttend Design Reviews, support any design or quality escape investigationsAssist in work standard developmentsProvide Safety Analyses training and coaching for new entry level engineersManage programs through their life cycleCreating cross-business product synergies to support business objectivesFocusing to meet delivery commitments, exceed customer satisfaction and growth planOverseeing bidding and responses of winning proposalsMaintaining portfolio cost, schedule, risk, support, manufacturing, and quality metricsDeveloping solutions in mitigation / prevention of program challengesSupervising appropriate use of resources allocated to the program to ensure efficient useLeading IPT decision making and applying critical thinking where incomplete data existsEstablishing internal and external networks and effectively motivating a teamConveying vision to their IPT and stakeholders both inside and outside of the functionCommunicating with senior executive leadership regarding matters of strategic safety importanceWhat YOU Will LearnLearn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing educationLearn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environmentLearn to become a champion within our CORE Operating SystemsLearn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation systems and other various engineering disciplinesQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experienceThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceBasic circuit analysis knowledge is required.Ability to read schematics and BOMSBasic knowledge of reliability techniques (RA's and FMEA's)Knowledge of writing technical reportsWhat 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 ​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 ​Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products​ ​At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. ​ ​The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.