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Raytheon

Principal Sys Safety Engineer

Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Job Info Posted: 2025-12-15

Location: AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Type: Unspecified

Security Clearance: Secret (current). 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.

Company Overview 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.

Responsibilities

Analysis of engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics assessment for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety requirement compliance.

Partner with system test and tactical operation and maintenance procedures to ensure the proper administrative system safety controls are in place.

Support all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.

Collaborate with Program Management and government approval authorities from design, fabrication, integration and test, production to demilitarization and disposal phases.

Develop a System Safety Program and perform analyses primarily in accordance with Mil‑Std‑882.

Work with varying sized system safety programs and support multiple programs to include:

Monitoring program technical execution, interfacing with stakeholders (e.g. customers, program offices, subcontractors, vendors).

Preparing Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for Customer Approval.

Briefing program safety 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.

This position is posted as ONSITE and can be based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ.

Qualifications – Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant systems engineering or safety engineering experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.

Experience with system safety engineering, systems engineering, software or firmware engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent safety engineering.

Experience with DoD system safety programs e.g. MIL‑STD‑882.

Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with system and software safety implementation in agile development environment.

Experience with interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide directions to support safety personnel.

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.

6 year’s experience with a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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. Benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and collective bargaining agreement.

Annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level and coverage by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Relocation eligibility.

Compensation The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representing all experience levels.

Application Information 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.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about security clearances can be found on the U.S. Department of State government website: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm.

Location information: Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location.

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 onsite, hybrid or remote.

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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