System Engineer Phd Jobs in Puerto Rico (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico is looking for a Principal Engineer, Safety Risk Analyst to join our team. We are looking for a strong, passionate problem-solver with an action-oriented, collaborative mindset who strives to exceed expectations.
The Safety Risk Analyst will work within a centralized discipline team executing on the following:
a) Utilize specialized knowledge in statistics, reliability, safety, and risk forecasting to provide safety risk analyses for a breadth of products across all Collins Aerospace SBUs;
b) Create safety risk analyses using appropriate rate-based analysis or Weibull analysis and combine with Monte Carlo simulation where applicable;
c) Apply appropriate hazards to generate forecasts relative to established military and commercial safety risk thresholds;
d) Document methodology and risk results according to regulatory requirements
This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.
What YOU will do:

• Take full technical responsibility for communicating with internal customer to achieve the best possible safety risk analysis (SRA) with the data available.
• Provide input to optimize product safety mitigation implementation, including specialized burndown plans to account for nonstandard scenarios.
• Participate at Collins Risk Analysis and Statistical Methods community of practice (CoP).
• Support the Product Safety Managers (PSM) as needed with participation and support at the Product Safety Integrity Team (PSIT) and Product Safety Board (PSB).
• Support development of strategic roadmap for SMS safety risk management pillar.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work, lessons learned, processes, and best practices for safety risk analysis.
• Coordinate with Reliability and System Safety Analysis to assure product safety imperfections and improvements are properly recorded and accounted for in read-across,
• Support risk management activities, including safety policy, risk management, assurance, and promotion.
• Continue to develop and participate in efficient process improvements using CORE Principles

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Communication and presentation skills in English (verbal and written).

Qualifications We Prefer::

• Weibull analysis, reliability tools, and exceptional Excel skill or ability to code in a programming language (R, Python, etc.).
• Experiencing extract appropriate information to deliver an accurate analysis to be used by executives for decisions on product safety.
• Statistics/coding/engineering/mathematics background with expertise in statistics, reliability and safety (R&S) engineering, preferably with aerospace application.
• Experience in probability theory, Weibull analysis, Monte Carlo simulation and coding in a structured programming language.
• Skilled in the mathematics and methodologies of safety and reliability engineering, including a general understanding of fault tree analysis, reliability block diagrams and FMEA.
• Mechanical and electrical engineering experience, including inspection methods and manufacturing techniques.
• MS or PhD in statistics with exceptional skill level programming in R.
• 3+ years experience performing complex statistical analyses.

What We Offer
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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, 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.
Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
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.
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