Principal System Safety Engineer

Principal System Safety Engineer at Raytheon summary :

The Principal System Safety Engineer develops and manages MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs, conducting analyses, evaluations, and verifications of hardware and software safety. They collaborate closely with program management, government authorities, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure safety throughout the product lifecycle from development to disposal. The role requires strong communication skills for briefings and reporting, alongside managing safety working groups between key stakeholders.

Date Posted : 2025-09-17

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ807 : RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance : Secret - Current

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Principal System Safety Engineer to join us onsite  in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

As a Principal System Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include :

Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs

Performing MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program tasks and analyses, involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400). This includes hardware and software safety related tasks.

Collaborating with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through production to demilitarization and disposal backgrounds.

Briefing safety considerations at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process

Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards

Preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program

Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design

Interfacing with other engineering functions : Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering

Managing System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years experience Engineering / Other Technical Positions.

Experience developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs

Experience performing MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program tasks and analyses, involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program

Experience collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design

Experience interfacing with other engineering functions : Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering

Experience managing System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation

Relocation eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Location Information : Tucson, AZ :

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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Keywords :

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