Principal Specialist, Health and Safety

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking an energetic EH&S professional to support compliance and risk reduction at a complex manufacturing site. The role collaborates with manufacturing and support teams to foster engagement and drive continuous improvement of the EH&S program.

Requirements include a university degree (or advanced degree) with 3–5 years of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance. Onsite work and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• Experience in EH&S.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous workplace conditions.
• Take proactive steps to ensure the safety and health of site employees and influence safe behaviors.
• Work with subject matter experts to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EHS requirements.
• Execute initiatives, programs, reports, and trainings across multiple EH&S disciplines, as required to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Investigate, analyze, and interpret data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place.
• Interact with employees and promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as a resource to the employees at the site.
• Work toward building partnerships and influencing across assigned areas to provide actionable improvement programs.
• Position requires limited travel for participation in Company seminars, EHS audits and training opportunities.

Skills

EH&S Experience

US Citizenship

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret (active, existing required after day 1)

U.S. Citizenship and security clearance requirement: 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.

About Raytheon

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.

Job Overview

Raytheon has an opportunity for an energetic, motivated, level-headed and self-directed Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) professional to support our ongoing compliance and risk reduction efforts at the Andover, MA site. This complex manufacturing site offers the EHS professional an opportunity to work with manufacturing and support teams to foster employee engagement, and drive risk reduction and continuous improvement of the EH&S program.

What You Will Do

• Recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous workplace conditions.
• Take proactive steps to ensure the safety and health of site employees and influence safe behaviors.
• Work with subject matter experts to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EHS requirements.
• Execute initiatives, programs, reports, and trainings across multiple EH&S disciplines, as required to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Investigate, analyze, and interpret data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place.
• Interact with employees and promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as a resource to the employees at the site.
• Work toward building partnerships and influencing across assigned areas to provide actionable improvement programs.
• Position requires limited travel for participation in Company seminars, EHS audits and training opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in EH&S
• U.S. citizenship and 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in managing EHS issues in a union work environment
• Experience working at an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) site
• Professional Certification in the EHS field (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Project management and execution skills

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.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 co