Senior System Safety Engineer
RTX
Senior System Safety Engineer
RTX
Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles
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 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 byidentifyinghazards, assessing risks, and implementing solutions to protect people, hardware, and the environment. Leveraging rigorous engineering principles, the team integrates safety into every phase of thesystem 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, toeliminatehazards 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 asrequired.
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 Programse.g.MIL-STD-882 / DO-178
Experience with presentation skills
Experience solving complex problems byleveragingavailable resources and research material
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development
Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integrationshowcasingexecution 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
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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 obtaina securityclearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles andadjudicatesthe 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.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.
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