Principal Software Safety Engineer

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Principal Software Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will analyze software, mentor junior engineers, and execute the software system safety program. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of five years of experience in safety or systems engineering are required, along with U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible work schedules

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in engineering roles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software and firmware according to military standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct safety assessments.
• Collaborate with teams for software build approvals.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Firmware Engineering

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL218: 315 Bob Heath Drive,Huntsville 315 Bob Heath Drive , Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Reliability System Safety and Supportability.

What You Will Do:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Principal Software Safety Engineerto join us onsite

As a Principal Software Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Analysis of engineering software, and/or firmware (IAW MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, etc.).

• Work with software development teams to review and analyze embedded software code.

• Collaborate with Program Management and Government approval authorities from program startup through deployment to gain concurrence with software builds.

• Performing Software and/or Firmware analysis.

• Executing the Software System Safety Program.

• Mentoring junior engineers.

• Preparing Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for Customer Approval.

• Briefing software safety of the program at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process.

• Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.

• Experience with Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs.

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide direction to supporting safety personnel.

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development.

• Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

• Active Secret clearance.

This position is posted as ONSITE and is based at Raytheon’s Huntsville, AL locations.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

This position requires 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 here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

We Are RTX

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The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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