Raytheon Technologies

Senior System Safety Engineer

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in System Safety Engineering and/or Software Safety Engineering
  • Proven experience in evaluating complex systems for risk
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E System Safety programs and related tasks.
  • Experience with DoD System Safety Programs like MIL-STD-882 / DO-178.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs
  • Conduct hazard and design analyses for compliance
  • Collaborate with customer representatives on safety requirements
  • Coordinate approvals with Safety Review Boards
  • Manage safety working groups with Raytheon and clients
  • Support safety efforts throughout the system lifecycle
  • Prepare reports on safety analyses and program results.

Benefits

  • Values driven organization focused on safety and innovation
  • Eligible for relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off programs
  • Access to Employee Scholar Program for continuing education
  • Parental leave and holidays.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.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 clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. Location: McKinney, TX

What You Will Do

System Safety Program Development and Execution

  • 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


Stakeholder Coordination and Approval

  • Collaborate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements and ensure proper allocation 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


Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

  • 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 gain a comprehensive understanding of product architecture and design


Lifecycle Safety Oversight

  • Support safety efforts from program startup through production, demilitarization, and disposal phases


  • Brief safety considerations and program status during technical reviews and approval processes


Reporting & Documentation

  • Interpret system requirements, specifications, and military standards.


  • Prepare internal and customer-facing reports detailing safety analyses and program results.


  • Work within Special Access Program environments as required.


Qualifications You Must Have

  • 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 and/or Software Safety Engineering


  • Experience with complex systems and evaluating them for risk


Qualifications We Prefer

  • 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). This includes hardware and software safety related tasks


  • Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882 / DO-178


  • Experience with presentation skills


  • Experience solving complex problems by leveraging available resources and research material


  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development


  • Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration showcasing execution of Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472.


  • Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups


What We Offer:

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.


  • Relocation Eligible


Learn More & Apply Now!

  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.


  • 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.


This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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