Ergonomist

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ, seeks an experienced EH&S specialist to lead ergonomics and safety programs. You will evaluate hazards, develop proactive strategies, and deliver training to promote safe behaviors across the site.

The role requires 5+ years in EH&S or a related field, with a degree (or an advanced degree) and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. A citizen is required; relocation support is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree with 5+ years experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in EH&S.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Preferred: ergonomic evaluations in industrial/office settings.
• Preferred: EJMS, CUSA or similar platforms.
• Ability to obtain AEP or CPE certification within 2 years.
• Ability to manage technical data accurately and efficiently.
• Active Secret-level or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous conditions and environmental factors that may impair health or comfort.
• Work under general direction, independently determining and developing solutions.
• Contribute to completion of programs and projects with practical solutions.
• Maintain and improve ergonomics programs to ensure EH&S compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent ergonomic injuries.
• Develop and deliver ergonomics training and presentations.
• Support site injury reduction and ergonomic goals and initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for employee compliance questions and safe behaviors.
• Support OSHA injury investigations and root-cause analysis to identify corrective actions.
• Interpret and apply regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, IFC, IBC).
• Analyze safety performance indicators to drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with teams to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Skills

EH&S experience

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

EJMS

CUSA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous conditions and environmental factors that may impair health or cause discomfort among workers.
• Work under general direction, independently determining and developing solutions.
• Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects with imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
• Maintain and improve ergonomics programs to assure compliance with federal, state, local, and company EH&S requirements.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities for proactive strategies to prevent ergonomic injuries.
• Develop and deliver ergonomics‑related training and presentations to promote awareness and compliance.
• Support and implement site injury reduction and ergonomic goals and initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for employee compliance questions and influence safe behaviors.
• Support first aid and OSHA injury investigations and root‑cause analysis to identify corrective actions and track to completion.
• Interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, IFC, IBC, and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Analyze leading and lagging safety performance indicators for trends to drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with individuals and teams across the business, organizing, prioritizing, and addressing multiple simultaneous projects or tasks.

Qualifications

Typically requires:

• University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or
• Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Experience in EH&S.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

We Prefer:

• Experience with ergonomic evaluations in industrial and office settings.
• Experience with EJMS, CUSA or similar platforms.
• Ability to obtain Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), or equivalent certification within 2 years.
• Ability to manage technical data accurately and efficiently.
• Active Secret‑level or higher security clearance.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD (regionally adjusted).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and 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.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive programs (subject to performance and agreement).

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.