Raytheon Technologies

System Safety Engineer II

Raytheon Technologies$68K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with systems, software, or test engineering.
  • Preferred: Experience with test equipment safety in a lab setting.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of MIL-STD-882 System Safety tasks and analyses.
  • Preferred: Experience preparing reports related to System Safety programs.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the safety strategy to meet program milestones.
  • Support integrated system safety tasks in the program schedule.
  • Collaborate with engineering leads on technical execution and artifact review.
  • Engage in program meetings to address system safety issues.
  • Communicate safety requirements and hazards to program leadership.
  • Deliver technical solutions and work across IPTs for product success.
  • Analyze software/firmware per relevant military standards.

Benefits

  • Values-driven culture emphasizing safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
  • Access to an Employee Scholar Program for continued education.
  • Parental leave and paid time off, promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-05-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
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 Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our customers critical needs.

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated System Safety Engineer II to join us onsite in Tewksbury, MA
  • Execute the safety strategy for the program to meet all its milestones with system safety integrated into the product in compliance with contract and awarded funding.
  • Support the program schedule and integrated system safety tasks and activities into program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Engage the Lead System Safety Engineer and Portfolio Engineering Lead for guidance on technical execution, artifact review, attending customer reviews, etc.
  • Support multi-IPT program meetings to ensure that system safety items are considered and to understand current program-wide issues.
  • Ensure program leadership understands system safety requirements, hazards, and planned mitigations.
  • Meet internal and external commitments (deliveries).
  • Own technical solutions and collaborate across IPTs to realize the solution that makes the overall product development and test successful.
  • Analyzing engineering software and/or firmware in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, and other relevant standards.
  • Working with software development teams to review and analyze embedded software code.
  • Participating in the execution of the Software System Safety Program.
  • Interfacing with various stakeholders, including customers, program offices, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Assisting with the preparation of Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval.
  • Assisting with software safety technical reviews.
  • Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards.
  • Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of product architecture and design.


Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience with systems, software or test engineering


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with test equipment & test equipment safety, in a laboratory setting.
  • Experience 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).
  • Experience preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program.
  • Experience reviewing software code and requirements for safety considerations.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple disciplines.
  • Experience interfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering.
  • Experience managing 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.


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 role is located onsite in Tewksbury, MA.


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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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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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14,771 employees
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1922
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