Principal Safety Management System Standardization Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-06-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You Will Do: Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a SMS Standardization Lead under the Enterprise SMS Program Office in East Hartford, CT. This position will be responsible for leading the standardization efforts across P&W"s enterprise-wide SMS, and leading other initiatives aimed at advancing P&W's SMS processes and safety culture. Candidate must be a strong communicator, work well in dynamic cross-functional teams, and have a strong passion for improving culture and product safety. Lead P&W standardization efforts across the Enterprise SMS, including design, manufacture, and aftermarket operations. Engages P&W's 14 CFR Part 145 sites on ensuring compliance and standardization of SMS across locations, consistent with the objectives of the P&W Enterprise SMS. Engages P&W partners to ensure consortium compliance to applicable US and international SMS regulations, and consistent with company-specific SMS processes. Interfaces with regulatory agencies to demonstrate compliance. Supports P&W internal audit processes to ensure robust integration of SMS requirements. Conducts SMS focus groups and similar information gathering sessions to ensure robust integration of SMS across the enterprise, and adoption of positive safety culture principles. Assists in employee reporting process and human factors discipline maturity, as necessary. Demonstrate and articulate SMS adoption and standardization efforts to SMS Leadership. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Air Transportation Management, Aerospace Science, or related field 10+ years of experience in Aerospace or 7+ years with an Advanced Degree. Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship. Qualifications We Prefer: Strong understanding of SMS principles and ability to communicate these principles to broad audiences. Demonstrated skill in leading cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills and experience articulating vision and strategy at senior leadership level. Familiarity with Engineering, Quality, and Operations organizations and/or processes with background working with safety data, within a SMS framework Skilled working with Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and information systems. Experience in using CORE tools, or similar, for continuous process improvement. What We Offer: Benefit Relocation Package Learn More & Apply Now! What Is My Role Type: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.