Senior Systems Safety Engineer

RTX

. Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E-compliant system safety programs and perform associated tasks, analyses, and planning .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $95,500 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E-compliant system safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with military standards. Proficient in writing technical reports and managing safety reviews while maintaining a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

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MIL-STD-882E ComplianceSystem Safety EngineeringTechnical Report WritingDoD Security ClearanceHazard Analysis

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Hard Skills

System Safety Program DevelopmentHazard AnalysisDesign AnalysisSoftware Code ReviewSafety Considerations EvaluationSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringFirmware EngineeringTechnical PresentationSafety Review Coordination

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeam ManagementProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

DoD System Safety ProgramsMIL-STD-882DO-178Safety Review BoardIntegrated Product TeamsProgram StartupDemilitarizationDisposal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E-compliant system safety programs and perform associated tasks, analyses, and planning
Conduct hazard and design analyses to ensure compliance with system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards
Collaborate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements and allocate them to software, hardware, and test personnel
Coordinate with customer safety representatives and Safety Review Board authorities to gain safety approval
Manage System Safety Working Groups with Raytheon and customer representatives
Work across integrated product teams and engineering disciplines, including Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware, Electrical, and Hardware Engineering, to eliminate hazards or implement effective controls
Collaborate across multiple disciplines to understand product architecture and design
Support safety efforts from program startup through production, demilitarization, and disposal
Brief safety considerations and program status during technical reviews and approval processes
Prepare internal and customer-facing reports detailing system safety analyses and program status

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Safety Engineering
Experience writing technical reports and presentations
Active and transferrable DoD security clearance preferred
Experience 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)
Experience with DoD System Safety Programs, e.g. MIL-STD-882 / DO-178
Experience reviewing software code and requirements for safety considerations
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
DoD Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Eligible
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available (not guaranteed)