Principal System Safety and Reliability Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Author and ensure development processes follow system safety program plans .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system safety analysis, including reliability predictions, fault tree analysis, and compliance with certification regulations. Proven ability to lead complex aerospace system integration projects while fostering team development and engagement.

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System Safety AnalysisModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Reliability PredictionsFault Tree AnalysisLeadership in Aerospace Projects

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Hard Skills

Reliability AnalysisFunctional Hazard AnalysisFailure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)Requirements ManagementSafety Requirements ValidationSystems IntegrationProbability & StatisticsTechnical LeadershipDesign DevelopmentSafety Program Plans

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CoordinationCustomer Interaction

Industry Keywords

ARP4754ARP4761MIL-STD 785MIL-STD 882Aerospace Systems EngineeringCertification RegulationsReliability TestingComplex Systems IntegrationSafety PrinciplesInclusive Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Author and ensure development processes follow system safety program plans
Perform reliability analysis and allocations to define requirements
Conduct functional hazard analysis
Perform failure conditions requirements analysis
Decompose safety requirements
Develop model-based system designs
Perform systems integration
Produce reliability predictions throughout the design process
Conduct failure mode, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA)
Validate and verify safety requirements
Develop fault tree analyses and identify common mode failures
Drive design development based on safety principles
Perform aftermarket safety analysis and track reliability metrics
Interact with customers
Coordinate projects within a team and/or lead a small team of RMSS engineers
Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and integration of complex systems to meet customer requirements
Support employee development, succession planning, retention, engagement, and an inclusive culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
Demonstrated experience in system safety analysis per ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD 785, and MIL-STD 882
10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
Strong technical background in systems engineering, including experience with hardware and software components.
Candidate must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Experience or course work in Probability & Statistics.
Understanding of certification regulations, guidance, and typical qualification expectations.
Experience with systems engineering methodologies and tools, including model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and requirements management.
Experience with reliability predictions, reliability testing, FMEA, fault tree analysis, CMA, and requirements management.
Experience in leading complex aerospace system integration projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time