System Safety Engineer II (DOD cleared)

System Safety Engineer IIThis onsite role supports system safety engineering activities for complex defense products at a Raytheon facility. The engineer will assist with MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, hazard analyses, safety requirements, technical reviews, and customer approval activities.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport implementation of MIL-STD-882E system safety programsPerform system safety tasks across program management, analysis, evaluation, and verification activitiesReview engineering hardware, electrical drawings, schematics, and technical data for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety complianceDevelop and assess safety requirements, hazard controls, and administrative controlsReview test, operational, and maintenance procedures to ensure appropriate safety controls are in placeWork across engineering and integrated product teams to eliminate hazards or implement effective mitigationsSupport preparation of Safety Assessment Reports, Safety Program Briefs, and internal/customer safety documentationPresent safety findings during technical reviews and safety approval activitiesInterface with customers, program offices, subcontractors, vendors, and internal engineering teamsRequired QualificationsExperience supporting system safety engineering, hazard analysis, or safety compliance activitiesFamiliarity with MIL-STD-882E system safety processesAbility to interpret system requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and military standardsExperience reviewing hardware, electrical, mechanical, or system-level designs for safety concernsStrong written communication and ability to prepare technical analysis documentationAbility to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with System Safety Program Plans, Safety Assessment Reports, or Safety Program BriefsExperience supporting defense, aerospace, weapon systems, or other complex hardware programsExperience with fault tree analysis, failure modes analysis, hazard analysis, or safety verification activitiesExperience participating in technical reviews, customer reviews, or safety approval boardsFamiliarity with test procedures, tactical operating procedures, and maintenance documentationWhat Success Looks LikeProduces clear, technically sound safety analyses and requirementsIdentifies hazards early and helps implement practical, effective controlsSupports timely safety approvals without negatively impacting program performanceWorks effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders