Software Safety Engineer II

Job ID: 01863191Posted: Posted 8 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-09-03Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 ConcordCountry: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-09-03 Country:United States of America Location:US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord Position Role Type:Onsite U.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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt RTX, the world's 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.Our Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) center at Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Software Safety Engineer II to join the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) System Safety team in Tewksbury, MA.LCE is dedicated to ensuring that our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. The LCE team encompasses multiple disciplines that support engineering, program offices, and customers throughout the entire life cycle of our products, from conception to deactivation. Our focus areas include product support disciplines such as reliability, system safety, and supportability.This role on the LADS System Safety team involves contributing to these key areas by ensuring the safety of software components within the LADS program, thereby upholding the high standards of product safety and reliability that LCE maintains.What You Will Do:Analyze engineering software and/or firmware in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, and other relevant standardsWork with software development teams to review and analyze embedded software codeCollaborate with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through deployment to gain concurrence with software buildsAssist with Software and/or Firmware analysesParticipate in the execution of the Software System Safety ProgramInterface with various stakeholders, including customers, program offices, subcontractors, and vendorsAssist with the preparation of Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for customer approvalAssist with software safety technical reviewsInterpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standardsCollaborate across multiple disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of product architecture and designQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of relevant engineering or statistics or data analysis experienceExperience with Computer Science, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware EngineeringQualifications We Prefer:Experience with DoD System Safety ProgramsStrong written, verbal and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide direction to supporting safety personnelWhat We Offer: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.Relocation assistance is available for this positionLearn 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 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: 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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