Principal System Safety Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Safety Engineer
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.
Raytheon’s System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures product safety by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing solutions to protect people, hardware, and the environment. Leveraging rigorous engineering principles, the team integrates safety into every phase of the system lifecycle, enhancing reliability and safeguarding our warfighters.
As a Principal System Safety Engineer, you will be accountable for the establishment and execution of the major safety programs. The Safety Lead is a technical expert in missile safety as well as a project manager who establishes and monitors safety program execution, leads program safety teams, and interfaces with program & functional leadership.
Location:
Aurora, CO.
What You Will Do:
System Safety Program Development and Implementation
- Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs, including management, analysis, evaluation, and verification tasks
- Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards to recommend compliance strategies to program leadership
Project and Program Management Integration
- Create and manage safety strategies, integrate tasks into the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and ensure compliance with contract and funding requirements
- Oversee safety budgets and execution, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and coordination with CAMs, IPTLs, and product owners
- Provide mentorship to early-career safety engineers
Risk Management and Stakeholder Collaboration
- Proactively engage in design change boards (e.g., engineering review boards, configuration control boards) to assess impacts on safety programs
- Coordinate and lead System Safety Working Groups with internal and external stakeholders, including government customers
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensure hazard elimination, and implement effective controls
Technical Analysis and Evaluation
- Conduct safety analyses of engineering designs, hardware, mechanical/electrical drawings, schematics, and system requirements to ensure fault tolerance and safety compliance
- Address safety-related interactions with suppliers and subcontractors
Lifecycle Safety Oversight
- Manage safety considerations across all lifecycle phases, including design, integration/testing, flight test, production, field operations, returns, demilitarization, and disposal
Safety Culture and…
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