Senior System Safety Engineer

Job ID: 01825485Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-06-09Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-06-09 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75Position Role Type:OnsiteU.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 Type: DoD Clearance: Top SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our customers critical needs. Location: Aurora, COWhat You Will DoThis is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our team.As aSenior System Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programsPerforming MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer’s approved equivalentCoordinating with customer safety representatives, applying methods, standards, and techniques to provide clarification of system requirements to software, hardware, and test personnel to ensure design and architecture considerations are appropriately allocated to the system and horizontally integrated across the development teamsCoordinating with customer safety representatives to gain safety approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authoritiesWorking across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controlsCollaborating with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through production to demilitarization and disposal backgroundsPerforming System Safety planning, hazard analyses, and design analysesBriefing safety considerations at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval processInterpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standardsPreparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety programCollaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and designInterfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware EngineeringManaging System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representativesAbility to work on Special Access Program(s)Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experienceExperience with System Safety Engineering and/or Software Safety EngineeringExperience with complex systems and evaluating them for riskAn active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceQualifications We PreferExperience developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E 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 Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882 / DO-178Experience with presentation skillsExperience solving complex problems by leveraging available resources and research materialExperience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal DevelopmentExperience interfacing with Human Systems Integration showcasing execution of Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472. Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working GroupsWhat We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Relocation EligibleLearn 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.This position requires the ability to obtain 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: Relocation EligibleAs 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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