System Safety Engineer II

Date Posted : 2025-07-18

Country :

United States of America

Location :

AZ201 : RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance :

DoD Clearance : Secret

At 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.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Usable, Maintainable and delivered on time. LCE consists of multiple specialty disciplines that influence the design and architecture of Raytheon products. Our LCE resources interface directly with program leadership, technical leadership, and our customers throughout the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our engineers provide subject matter expertise in the following engineering disciplines :  Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Testability, System Safety, Human Factors, and Supportability.

What You Will Do :

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated System Safety Engineer II to join us onsite on the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) System Safety team in Tucson, AZ.

As a System Safety Engineer II, your responsibilities will include :

Executing with a theoretical to advanced knowledge of MIL-STD-882E requirements

Performing MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program tasks and analyses, involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).

Analysis of engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics assessing for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety requirements compliance.

Working across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.

Collaborating with leadership and program stakeholders from program startup through production to demilitarization and disposal backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities will include :

Performing System Safety planning, hazard analyses, and design analyses

Preparing input to safety briefings of the program at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process

Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards

Preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program

Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design

Interfacing with other engineering functions : Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Hardware Engineering

This position is posted as ONSITE and will be based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ location.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Typically Requires :  Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

Three years’ experience with : System Safety Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, or equivalent Safety Engineering.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer :

Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882

Experience in electrical systems and / or weapon combat systems

Strong written, verbal and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide directions to support safety personnel

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret SCI Clearance

What We Offer

Our 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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.

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