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Pratt & Whitney

Principal Sys Safety Engineer

Pratt & Whitney, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Date Posted:

2025-12-15

Location:

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

Country:

United States of America

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizenship Requirement:

U.S. citizenship is required. An active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret) is required prior to start date.

About Raytheon 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.

System Safety System Safety is responsible for ensuring our products are safe for the customer to use in any environment needed. System Safety is involved from the design phase through its full life cycle. Our input in the design phase is critical to ensuring end‑user safety.

What You Will Do

Analyze engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics 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 and interfacing with stakeholders (e.g., customers, program offices, subcontractors, vendors).

Prepare Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval.

Brief program safety at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process.

Interpret system requirements, customer specifications and military standards.

Prepare 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 You Must Have

A 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.

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 (Secret) and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with system and software safety implementation in an Agile Development environment.

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.

Master’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) with at least six years of experience.

What We Offer

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

Relocation eligibility.

Career Path and Compensation 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 role, function, associated responsibilities, candidate’s experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as 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. Additional benefits are dependent on the specific business unit and whether 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. This role is U.S.‑based. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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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