Principal System Safety Engineer with Security Clearance

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose to solve the world's most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses and world-class operations, we push the boundaries of known science to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings over 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today's mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow's threats. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, deter aggression, and create a safer, more secure world.

About the Team

The System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures that Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all engineering and program execution. Our mission is to provide customers with critical needs by integrating safety into every phase of product development, from design to disposal.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our team onsite in Woburn, MA. In this role, you will develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs, managing task series for analysis, evaluation, and verification. You will serve as a bridge between engineering functions and program leadership, interpreting system requirements and military standards to recommend compliance strategies.

Your day-to-day involves collaborating across integrated product teams—including Systems, Software, Firmware, and Hardware Engineering—to identify and mitigate risks. You will analyze engineering hardware and schematics to assess fault tolerance and latent hazards, while managing safety-related interactions with suppliers and subcontractors. As a mentor to junior engineers, you will lead System Safety Working Groups, engage in engineering review boards, and establish feedback loops with functional and program management to ensure safety features are integrated into the product lifecycle.

Hiring Process

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 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.

Our Culture & Values

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. We are committed to identifying best practices to improve the overall safety culture and shape system safety postures across the lifecycle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.