Senior Software Safety / Senior System Safety Engineer

globalhr; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking experienced System Safety and Software Safety Engineers to join an innovative team focused on safeguarding our defense systems. You will evaluate hazards, perform MIL-STD-882E analyses, and work with software, hardware, and systems teams from concept through deployment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in safety engineering in aerospace or related fields, and an active DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and 5+ years of aerospace/system safety experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E / DO-178 risk assessment concepts.
• Experience with system safety in aerospace, automotive, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs (management, analysis, evaluation, verification).
• Analyze engineering software/firmware per MIL-STD-882E and other standards.
• Review software code with development teams.
• Collaborate with PM and government authorities from startup to deployment.
• Assist with software/firmware analyses and safety reviews.
• Prepare Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary design reviews.

Skills

System Safety

System Engineering

Software Engineering

Firmware Engineering

Safety Engineering

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

DO-178

JSSSEH

AOP-52

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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.

Our System Safety team is dedicated to evaluating and mitigating the safety risks that our products may pose to the world, specifically to people, hardware, and the environment. By applying rigorous engineering and management principles, criteria, and techniques, the team ensures that safety is optimized throughout every phase of the system lifecycle.

System Safety is an integral part of the design process, functioning as a critical component within the broader systems engineering framework. From concept development to deployment and beyond, the team works to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement solutions to enhance product safety and reliability for our warfighters.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated System Safety and Software Safety Engineers to join an innovative team in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

As System Safety and Software Safety Engineers, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs involving management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).
• Analyze engineering software and/or firmware in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, AOP-52, and other relevant standards.
• Work with software development teams to review and analyze software code.
• Collaborate with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through deployment to gain concurrence with software builds.
• Assist with Software and/or Firmware analyses.
• Participate in the execution of the Software System Safety Program.
• Interface with various stakeholders, including customers, program offices, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assist with the preparation of Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval.
• Assist with software safety technical reviews.
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of product architecture and design.
• Prepare internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design
• Interface with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering
• Manage System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives
• Ability to work on Special Access Program(s)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with System Safety Engineering, System Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, or Safety Engineering experience in Aerospace, Automotive or Medical Device.
• Experience with risk assessment concepts, such as those included inMIL-STD 882E / DO-178

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active/Existing DoD clearance
• 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.
• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882/ DO-178
• Experience with system and software safety implementation in Agile Development environment
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development
• Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration showcasing execution of Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472.
• Experience interfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups

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.
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.