Senior Avionics Product Safety Engineer

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. Perform civil and military reliability analyses, including FMEAs, FMECAs, and Reliability and Maintainability Predictions using source data such as 217Plus and field data .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBurnsville • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reliability and safety analysis, including FMEAs, FMECAs, and safety assessment processes. Collaborates effectively across engineering disciplines and develops strategies for safety and reliability in design.

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Reliability AnalysisSafety Assessment ProcessesSystems EngineeringTechnical WritingProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

FMEAFMECAReliability PredictionsSafety-Critical Equipment ReviewReliability Engineering TheoryARP4761MIL-STD-882EARP4754ADO-254DO-178B/C

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

217PlusVision and Sensing SolutionsAir Data SensorsIce Detection SystemsEngine Speed SensorsHeads-Up Display Technology

Industry Keywords

Civil ReliabilityMilitary ReliabilitySafety AnalysisEngineering DisciplinesAircraft Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform civil and military reliability analyses, including FMEAs, FMECAs, and Reliability and Maintainability Predictions using source data such as 217Plus and field data
Perform civil and military safety assessment processes, including FHAs, PSSAs, SSAs, FTAs, and CMAs
Support systems, hardware, and software engineering teams in defining reliability and system safety requirements during development
Review design and development documentation for safety-critical equipment
Support peer review activities
Develop and maintain expertise in assigned programs, functions, processes, and technologies
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans
Develop knowledge across Vision and Sensing Solutions product lines, including Air Data Sensors, Ice Detection Systems, Engine Speed & Temperature Sensors, and Heads-Up Display Technology
Shape safety and reliability strategies early in the design process
Collaborate across engineering disciplines and with global teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
Experience in systems, hardware, or software engineering
U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Experience in aircraft systems preferred
Experience with technical writing/information and preparing/presenting to peers, internal leadership, and external customers preferred
Knowledge of Vision and Sensing Solutions product lines preferred
Experience coordinating projects and complex engineering activities preferred
Basic knowledge in reliability engineering theory preferred
Reliability and Safety analysis tools preferred
Working knowledge of ARP4761/MIL-STD-882E preferred
Basic knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and DO-297 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Carrot 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
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible work schedules
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
Employee Scholar Program