Raytheon Technologies

Principal Systems Engineer - Product Safety (ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E experience required)

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM and minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
  • Experience in safety-critical systems following ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead critical safety initiatives, advising engineering teams and customers.
  • Execute civil safety assessments per ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882E.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to shape safety-critical design requirements.
  • Analyze design documents for safety-critical systems and provide expert feedback.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers in safety practices and continuous improvement.
  • Work with customers and stakeholders to solve challenges and deliver solutions.
  • Travel approximately 5% as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program including free counseling sessions.
  • Wellness rewards program and virtual doctor visits.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

This role can be worked remotely in the U.S. The position supports programs primarily based in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead critical safety initiatives and be a trusted advisor to our engineering teams and customers. Driving Comprehensive Safety Assessments: Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E. This includes developing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs).
  • Shaping Design Requirements: Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define safety-critical requirements during the development process.
  • Reviewing & Refining Designs: Dive deep into design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest standards of safety.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Share your expertise with less experienced engineers, guiding them in safety practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence.
  • Travel 5%


What You Will Learn:
  • Hands-On Experience: Work on groundbreaking avionics systems with practical exposure to industry-leading tools and technologies.
  • Professional Growth: Access company-sponsored certifications, training programs, and mentorship opportunities. You'll also have the chance to lead high-impact initiatives and grow as a technical expert.
  • Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that encourages curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
  • Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry leaders, expanding your professional connections and expertise.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
  • Experience in safety-critical systems; ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Familiarity with standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and DO-297.
  • Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools, including proficiency in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
  • Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
  • Recognized technical expertise in avionics safety with awareness to excel in various environments.


Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!


Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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