Human Factors Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Human Factors Engineer II to develop and lead Human Factors programs within integrated product teams. You will coordinate with customers on requirements, perform hazard analyses, and document HF activities across software, hardware, and test teams. The role emphasizes MIL-STD-1472 alignment and safety-first design.

The position requires a STEM degree and 2+ years in HF, HSI, or safety engineering, with preferred DoD clearance and aerospace experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or Safety Engineering
• Experience with hardware and/or software
• Active/Existing DoD clearance preferred
• Experience with defense, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
• Experience with requirements development or systems engineering processes
• Experience with usability evaluation, task analysis, or human performance concepts
• Experience with user interface design concepts, wireframing, or prototyping tools
• Experience with MIL-STD-1472 human factors concepts
• Experience with MIL-STD-882 system safety concepts

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Human Factors programs per MIL-STD-1472
• Lead HF engineering efforts across product teams
• Coordinate with customer HF representatives on requirements
• Prepare internal and customer reports documenting analyses
• Interface with multiple engineering teams to ensure HF integration
• Present HF considerations during reviews and engineering processes
• Interpret requirements and applicable standards
• Contribute to hazard analyses and design evaluations

Skills

STEM degree

2+ years experience

Human Factors Engineering

Human Systems Integration

Safety Engineering

MIL-STD-1472

MIL-STD-882

Requirements development

Systems engineering processes

Usability evaluation

Task analysis

UI design concepts

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

At 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 freedom 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 by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing solutions to protect people, hardware, and the environment. Leveraging rigorous engineering principles, the team integrates safety into every phase of the system lifecycle, enhancing reliability and safeguarding our warfighters.

What You Will Do

As Human Factors Engineer II, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement Human Factors programs in compliance with MIL-STD-1472.
• Execute Human Factors tasks and analyses aligned with MIL-STD-1472 requirements.
• Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards.
• Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system requirements and ensure proper allocation across software, hardware, and test teams.
• Conduct Human Factors planning, hazard analyses, and design evaluations.
• Present Human Factors considerations during technical reviews and throughout the engineering approval process.
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and applicable military and commercial standards.
• Prepare internal and customer-facing reports documenting Human Factors analyses and program activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product architecture and design impacts.
• Interface with Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Hardware Engineering to ensure consistent Human Factors integration.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience Experience with Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or Safety Engineering Experience with hardware and/or software Qualifications We Prefer Active/Existing DoD clearance Experience defense, aerospace, or safety-critical systems Experience with requirements development or systems engineering processes ·Experience with usability evaluation, task analysis, or human performance concepts (internship level acceptable) Experience with user interface design concepts, wireframing, or prototyping tools Experience with MIL-STD-1472 human factors concepts (introductory exposure acceptable) Experience with MIL-STD-882 system safety concepts (introductory exposure acceptable)

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.

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.

• 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
• holidays

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.

Location: Tucson, AZ.

This position is classified as 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.