Raytheon Technologies

System Safety Section Lead, Senior Manager

Raytheon Technologies$132K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and 10+ years of related experience
  • At least 7 years in system safety
  • Experience with proposals and Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes
  • Active, transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required before starting

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 10-20 in product design and sustainment
  • Conduct employee performance development and assessments
  • Drive employee growth and productivity improvements
  • Resolve personnel issues effectively
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Prepare and review system safety work products for quality
  • Mentor junior engineers and prepare system safety bids

Benefits

  • Company values prioritize safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance programs and educational support through Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave and paid time off offered
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-09-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET 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

System Safety/Human System Integration (HSI) Department is seeking a Section Lead, Senior Manager to add to our team. As an on-site Section Lead you will guide employees within their career experience at Raytheon, as well as taking on responsibility for growing into and taking ownership of a technical discipline as a subject matter expert, developing and reviewing effective proposals, estimating on-going costs, and ensuring best practices are executed within all programs.

This is an onsite role and will be located onsite in Tewksbury, MA.

What You Will Do:
  • Responsible for leading up to approximately 10-20 team members on average in various facets of design through sustainment of products for System Safety Engineering.
  • Employee performance development and assessment
  • Employee growth, productivity improvement, and recognition
  • Personnel issue resolution
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies/procedures
  • Ensuring all personnel are properly prepared and trained for the scope of their tasks and leveraging best practices across all programs
  • Reviewing system safety work products for completeness and quality
  • Preparing and reviewing system safety bids
  • Mentoring junior engineers


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 10 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in system safety
  • Experience in proposals, captures, and/or Estimates at Completion (EAC)


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Ability to motivate team members by providing an open environment conducive for each employee to reach his/her full potential
  • Experience across the entire product life cycle including capture, development, production, and sustainment
  • Familiarity with management of program support, subcontractor oversight, and customer relationships.
  • Experience across the entire product life cycle including capture, development, production, and sustainment
  • Raytheon EV certification and CORE qualification
  • Experience with the Raytheon hiring process
  • Ability to obtain and maintain special program access clearances


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 - yes


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.


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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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