Senior System Safety Engineer
$86.8k - $165.2kPrattwhitney
Job Overview Title: Senior System Safety Engineer (Onsite) Location: Aurora, CO (US-CO-AURORA-S75) Date Posted: 2026-05-06 Raytheon’s System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department drives the integration of safety and human factors across all engineering and program execution activities. This role focuses on applying MIL-STD‑882E and related standards to ensure product safety and reliability. What You Will Do Develop and implement MIL-STD‑882E compliant system safety programs. Perform system safety program tasks and analyses, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and design reviews. Coordinate with customer safety representatives and other engineering functions (Systems, Software, Electrical, Hardware) to align safety requirements with design and architecture. Gather safety approvals from Safety Review Boards and manage safety working groups. Conduct safety planning, hazard analyses, and design analyses from program startup through production to disposition. Prepare internal and customer reports on safety analyses and program status. Brief safety considerations at technical reviews as part of the safety approval process. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Engineering, Science, Technology) or related field. Minimum five (5) years of experience in system safety or software safety engineering. Experience with complex systems and evaluating risk according to MIL-STD‑882E. Knowledge of DoD system safety programs (MIL-STD‑882, DO‑178, MIL‑STD‑1472). Proficiency in presentation skills and preparing safety documentation. Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development. Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration and executing Human Factors Engineering tasks. Ability to work on Special Access Programs (SAPs). Active, transferrable United States government issued Top Secret clearance required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship required. What We Offer Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD. Relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Eligibility for annual incentive compensation programs based on level and performance. Access to RTX’s commitment to a safer, more connected world and opportunities for professional growth. Clearance assistance through DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), with further information available at Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney
$86.8k - $165.2k
...Job Overview Title: Senior System Safety Engineer (Onsite) Location: Aurora, CO (US-CO-AURORA-S75) Date Posted: 2026-05-06 Raytheon’s System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department drives the integration of safety and human factors across all engineering and...SeniorTemporary workRelocation packageFlexible hours- A defense technology company is seeking System Safety Engineers for their Safety Engineering team. The role involves influencing design to meet safety expectations, analyzing safety criteria, and participating in system design. Applicants should have 8 years of relevant...Senior
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