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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** RTX Corporation
- **Location:** Heidelberg, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, Serial ATA, Microsoft Office, PCI Express, Reliability Engineering, RS-232, TortoiseSVN, Jama (Software), PTC Windchill
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E654770FEB9A45CF8EEF6BC06BAAD6F9/job/

## About the Role

Performing reliability predictions and analysis based on industry standards and historical data + Responsible for preparation of failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) and Failure Catalogue on Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), module and functional level + Working with design engineers to incorporate reliability requirements into product designs + Presenting reliability findings to management and customers **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in either Electrical Eng., Computer Eng., Systems Engineering, Communications Eng., Aerospace Eng. or equivalent + NATO-citizenship due to work on classified projects; an existing security clearance would be of advantage + Enhanced knowledge about aerospace equipment / Line Replaceable Units + Collaboration with multiple engineering domains, e.g. Hardware, Software and Test Equipment Team + Basic understanding of circuit diagram analysis for FMECA generation + Experienced in schematics design + Experienced in
Safety Analysis on LRU and/or platform systems level + Experience in problem solving within given boundary conditions + Experienced in requirement capturing + Application of DO254 / DO178B/C / ARP4754 standards + Interpersonal quality (teamplayer) + Mandatory: English B2+/C at minimum; optional: German B2 or better **Experience with the following tools:** + DOORS and/or JAMA + Jira + ALM + MS Office suite + Tortoise SVN + PTC Windchill + Supporting knowledge/experience: + Familiar with typical avionic signal standards + MIL-Bus 1553, ARINC 429, RS232, Ethernet + Familiar with typical computer signal standards + Ethernet, PCIe, SATA, IIC **Be part of the Collins Heidelberg Team:** + Join our international team + Flexible working times + 30 days of vacation + Industry-specific pay + Company sponsored pension plan + Corporate health management + Internal and external training opportunities to promote the continuous learning and

## Description

wheel technology. **We are redefining aerospace.** We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Heidelberg based team and have the opportinity to work on multiple domains. **Job Responsibilities:** Effective RMTS team member - Reliability, Maintainability, Testability and Safety Collaboration with multiple international engineering domains, e.g. Hardware, Software and Test Equipment Team with the main focus on: **Safety Engineering:** + Responsible for providing evidence that the system and the development process meet airworthiness design standards + Reviews, contributes, and approves subsystem development planning + Ensures completeness of the Safety Program Plan and that overall development methods align with the objectives of the applicable safety assessment process + Performs the required Safety Analyses (SFHA, PSSA, SSA) in accordance with certification authority guidance, industry standard recommended practices and company processes **Reliability Engineering:** +


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