Principal System Safety Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive compensation

Job summary

RTX's System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) department seeks a Principal System Safety Engineer to oversee system safety for the Niagara Falls program and other advanced aerospace initiatives in a classified environment. The role requires a STEM degree, 8+ years’ experience, MIL-STD-882E expertise, and the ability to obtain interim Top Secret clearance.

You will mentor engineers, manage safety budgets, coordinate with EVMS and program teams, and collaborate with government customers to

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing MIL-STD-882E System Safety programs and analyses.
• Experience writing technical reports and presentations.
• Experience briefing safety statuses to safety approval authorities.
• Experience managing or owning a safety program.
• Experience leading secure, closed‑door programs and engineering teams.
• Ability to obtain Interim Top Secret clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop MIL-STD-882E system safety programs and analyses.
• Lead system safety for the Niagara Falls program and other advanced lines.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with safety standards and contractual requirements.
• Manage safety budgets and coordinate with EVMS, CAMs and IPTLs.
• Mentor early-career safety engineers and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks and implement safety controls.

Skills

System Safety

Safety program management

Technical reporting

Safety briefing

Leadership

Security clearance

Team mentorship

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. 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. The Principal System Safety Engineer will oversee system safety for the Niagara Falls program and support additional advanced product lines involving complex aerospace and defense technologies. This position requires work in classified environments, which may include closed‑door settings and specialized security protocols. Location: McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do:

• System Safety Program Development and Implementation
  • Develop and implement MIL‑STD‑882E–compliant system safety programs, including management, analysis, evaluation, and verification tasks.
  • Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards to recommend compliance strategies to program leadership.
  • Serve as the Lead System Safety Engineer for the Niagara Falls program, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and delivering innovative safety solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and expertise to ensure adherence to safety engineering standards, practices, and contractual requirements.
• Project and Program Management Integration
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers in a closed‑door, classified program environment to achieve program safety objectives.
  • Create and manage safety strategies, integrate tasks into the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and ensure compliance with contract and funding requirements.
  • Oversee safety budgets and execution, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and coordination with CAMs, IPTLs, and product owners.
  • Provide mentorship to early‑career safety engineers.
• Risk Management and Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Proactively engage in design change boards (e.g., engineering review boards, configuration control boards) to assess impacts on safety programs.
  • Coordinate and lead System Safety Working Groups with internal and external stakeholders, including government customers.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to integrate safety requirements, identify and mitigate risks, ensure hazard elimination, and implement effective controls.
  • Develop and present advanced safety concepts, methodologies, and findings to customers, program leadership, and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Technical Analysis and Evaluation
  • Conduct comprehensive system safety analyses on lasers, sensors, radars, and payload systems across various programs to ensure fault tolerance and safety compliance.
  • Address safety‑related interactions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lifecycle Safety Oversight
  • Manage safety considerations across all lifecycle phases, including design, integration/testing, flight test, production, field operations, returns, demilitarization, and disposal.
• Safety Culture and Continuous Improvement
  • Innovate and implement improved safety solutions and identify best practices to enhance the organization’s overall safety culture.
  • Leverage previous experience with similar special access programs to drive program success.

Occasional travel may be required to support program needs.

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.
• Experience writing technical reports and presentations.
• Experiencewith briefing safetystatusto safety approval authorityat technical reviews, to safety review boardsand/orto othersas part of the safety approvalprocess.
• Experience managing or owning a safety program.
• Experience leading secure, closed‑door programs and managing high‑performing engineering teams.
• Ability to obtain Interim Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

We Prefer:

• Experience performing system safety program tasks and analyses across management (100), analysis (200), evaluation (300), and verification (400), including hardware and software safety activities.
• Experience implementing system and software safety processes within an Agile Development environment.
• Experience conducting system safety analyses on advanced technologies such as lasers, sensors, radars, and payload systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense programs and associated technologies.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, and System Safety Working Groups.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.
• Ability to solve complex problems and work effectively in a classified, high‑pressure environment.

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.

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.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position 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.

Relocation Eligible

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.

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.