Principal System Safety Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.?

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense

Raytheon's System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures product safety by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing solutions to protect people, hardware, and the environment. Leveraging rigorous engineering principles, the team integrates safety into every phase of the system lifecycle, enhancing reliability and safeguarding our warfighters.

We are currently seeking Principal System Safety Engineers . These are onsite roles and can be located in Woburn, Tewksbury, Marlborough, Andover, MA or Portsmouth RI.

What You Will Do:

System Safety Program Development and Implementation

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  Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs, including management, analysis, evaluation, and verification tasks

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  Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards to recommend compliance strategies to program leadership

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Project and Program Management Integration

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  Create and manage safety strategies, integrate tasks into the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and ensure compliance with contract and funding requirements

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  Oversee safety budgets and execution, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and coordination with CAMs, IPTLs, and product owners

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  Provide mentorship to early-career safety engineers

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Risk Management and Stakeholder Collaboration

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  Proactively engage in design change boards (e.g., engineering review boards, configuration control boards) to assess impacts on safety programs

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  Coordinate and lead System Safety Working Groups with internal and external stakeholders, including government customers

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  Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensure hazard elimination, and implement effective controls

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Technical Analysis and Evaluation

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  Conduct safety analyses of engineering designs, hardware, mechanical/electrical drawings, schematics, and system requirements to ensure fault tolerance and safety compliance

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  Address safety-related interactions with suppliers and subcontractors

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Lifecycle Safety Oversight

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• Manage safety considerations across all lifecycle phases, including design, integration/testing, flight test, production, field operations, returns, demilitarization, and disposal
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Safety Culture and Continuous Improvement

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• Innovate and implement improved safety solutions and identify best practices to enhance the organization's overall safety culture
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Qualifications You Must Have:

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  Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

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  Experience developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses

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  Experience writing technical reports and presentations

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  Experience with briefing safety status to safety approval authority at technical reviews, to safety review boards and/or to others as part of the safety approval process

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  Experience managing or owning a safety program

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Qualifications We Prefer:

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  Active/transferable DoD security clearance

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  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.

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  Experience with briefing at the military safety review board

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  Experience with system and software safety implementation in Agile Development environment

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  Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development

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  Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration showcasing execution of Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472

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  Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups

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What We Offer:

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  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.

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  Relocation Eligible

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Learn More & Apply Now!

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

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  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.

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  This position requires the ability to obtain 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 US Department of State government website here:

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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 on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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