Principal Failure Analysis Engineer (Onsite)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-10-22
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA
**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.
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**Security Clearance:**

None/Not Required

Perform advanced failure analysis of Collins Aerospace products in our world-class Collins Aerospace Product Improvement Lab (PIL).

Work individually and with other PIL team members to drive continuous improvement in aerospace design and manufacturing.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

**What You Will Do:**

+ Provide and develop technical leadership during investigative analysis of Collins Aerospace technology and products.

Apply scientific theory and successfully exercise problem solving judgment while utilizing our laboratory’s destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities including but not limited to:
+ Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope
+ Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (EDX)
+ X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometer
+ Fourier Transform Infrared & RAMAN Spectrometer (FTIR)
+ Real-time Micro-focus X-ray / Digital Radiography (DR)
+ Computed Tomography X-ray Imaging (CT)
+ Optical Microscopy / Digital Imaging / Digital Microscope
+ Ultrasonic-Based Thickness Testing
+ Optical Coordinate Measuring System
+ Material Microstructure Interpretation & Fracture Analysis
+ Collaborate with other experienced metallurgical, electrical and NDT staff.
+ Determine failure root cause(s) and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.
+ Capture investigation results and recommendations in high quality engineering reports.
+ Provide guidance and expertise to help engineers design and produce high quality, highly reliable aerospace sensors and systems.

**What You Will Learn:**

+ Relentless root cause corrective action techniques
+ Effective use of advanced failure analysis equipment
+ Opportunity to develop deep team collaboration skills with peers who may have expertise in different disciplines
+ High quality report writing to be catered to different audiences

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience **or** an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

+ Problem solver with a solid background in the electrical, chemical, metallurgical, mechanical, and physical sciences.
+ High energy, positive attitude, attention to detail, inventive – In-depth failure analysis is a research-based profession with the added factor of fast paced, urgent customer support (internal and external).
+ Hands on experience with destructive analysis tools and methods

**WHAT WE OFFER**  

**BENEFITS**

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

+ 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! 

This position may be eligible for relocation.

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

_Collins 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.

_

_Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers.

We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management.

Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

Start your application today._

**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.

_Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings._

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

**_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._**

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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