Principal Safety Engineer

globalhr; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal System Safety Engineer onsite to lead the safety program for DoD missile systems, applying MIL-STD-882E and coordinating safety activities across engineering teams.

You will manage safety tasks within the IMS, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with program management, and interface with customers to ensure compliant, safe system design.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E System Safety tasks across hardware and software.
• Ability to brief safety status at reviews and lead safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the system safety program and integrate safety features into the product.
• Create and manage the IMS-based safety tasks and budgets.
• Mentor junior safety engineers and coordinate Safety Working Groups.
• Engage in engineering review boards and manage risks with stakeholders.

Skills

System Safety

Project management

MIL-STD-882E

Leadership

Communication

Risk mitigation

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

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 freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

As aPrincipalSystem Safety Engineer, youwill be accountable for theestablishment and execution of themajor safetyprograms.The Safety Leadis a technical expert in missile safety as well as a project manager whoestablishesand monitorssafetyprogram execution, leads programsafetyteams, and interfaces with program& functionalleadership.This requires advancedapplicationofMIL-STD 882E for System Safety(hardware, software, firmware, and personnel)for DoD Missile systems,typically obtained through advanced education combined with experienceas well as project management experience and leadership.Location: Huntsville, AL

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Principal System Safety Engineerto join us onsite in Huntsville, AL, as a Safety Lead with proven experience in executing all aspects of system safety.

• Practicalapplicationof project managementskills:
  • Create/update the strategy for the program to meet all its milestones withsystem safetyfeatures integrated into the productin compliance with contract and awarded funding.
  • Createaschedule and integratesafetytasks and activities into program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Plan/manage thesafety programeffort within the Program IMS.
  • Understanding of thesafetybudget and taskingthrough close coordination withthe responsibleCAM/IPTL/productowner, including EACs.
  • Mentor juniorsafety engineers.
  • Remove barriersimpactingteam members.
• Actively engage in engineering review boards, and configuration control boards to stay on top of designchanges, andassess impacts to the established safety program.
• Establish on-going feedback loopwithfunctionalandprogrammanagement.
• Lead & coordinate System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives.
• Escalate risks to theappropriateleveland follow through on corrective actions.
• Interpret system requirements, customerspecificationsand military standards,so as torecommend compliance strategiesto program leadership:Chief Engineer, Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, etc.
• Collaboratewith stakeholders across a range ofengineering functionstoidentifyand mitigate risks: Systems Engineering, SoftwareEngineering,Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, EnvironmentalSafety, & Health, Human Systems Interfaces, Test Engineering.
• Manage safety related interactions with suppliers and/or subcontractors.
• Innovate bettersafetysolutions.
• Identifybest practices to improve overallsafetycultureat Raytheon.
• Understand and shapesystem safety/Human System Interfacespostures across the lifecycle (design, integration/ test, flight test, production, field, returns).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience developing and implementingMIL-STD-882ESystem 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.
• Experiencewithpresentation skills tobrief safetystatusto safety approval authorityat technical reviews, safety review boards,andothersas part of the safety approvalprocess.
• Experience managing a safety program.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across a range of engineering functions to identify and mitigate risks.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• An active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience with briefing at the military safety review board.

What We Offer

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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