Senior System Safety Engineer

About Raytheon and the Mission

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

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 our customers with critical needs. This role is based in Aurora, CO.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our team. You will serve as a critical link between engineering disciplines and safety compliance, ensuring that complex systems are designed with safety and human factors at the forefront. Your work will directly impact the development of products that protect our nation and allies.

In this position, you will collaborate across integrated product teams and lines to eliminate hazards and provide effective controls. You will interface with Systems, Software, Electrical, and Hardware Engineering functions to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design. A key part of your day involves briefing safety considerations at technical reviews, managing System Safety Working Groups between Raytheon and customer representatives, and ensuring that safety approvals are gained from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities. You will also have the opportunity to work on Special Access Programs, contributing to the highest levels of national security.

Hiring Process and Application

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.

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.

Please consider the role type definition as you apply: This is an Onsite role where employees work primarily onsite, as they are essential to the development of our products. Relocation is eligible for qualified candidates.

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.