Senior System Safety Engineer

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Comprehensive Benefits

Annual bonus programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking a System Safety/HSI professional for an on-site role in Goleta, CA. The candidate will develop and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, perform hazard analyses, and coordinate with customer safety reps to ensure proper allocation of safety tasks across software, hardware, and testing teams.

Required are a STEM degree and 5+ years of experience in system or software safety engineering, plus the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with System Safety Engineering and/or Software Safety Engineering.
• Experience evaluating complex systems for risk and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute MIL-STD-882E system safety programs and analyses.
• Coordinate with customer safety reps and Safety Review Board authorities.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to mitigate hazards and implement controls.
• Support safety efforts from startup to disposal phases with program status briefings.
• Prepare internal and customer-facing safety reports and work in SAP environments as needed.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Software Safety Engineering

Risk assessment

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

DO-178

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 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: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on 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. 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.

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 the 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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.

What You Will Do

• System Safety Program Development and Execution: Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs and perform associated tasks, analyses, and planning Conduct hazard and design analyses to ensure compliance with system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards
• Stakeholder Coordination and Approval: Collaborate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements and ensure proper allocation to software, hardware, and test personnel Coordinate with customer safety representatives and Safety Review Board authorities to gain safety approval Manage System Safety Working Groups with Raytheon and customer representatives
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work across integrated product teams and engineering disciplines, including Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware, Electrical, and Hardware Engineering, to eliminate hazards or implement effective controls Collaborate across multiple disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of product architecture and design
• Lifecycle Safety Oversight: Support safety efforts from program startup through production, demilitarization, and disposal phases Brief safety considerations and program status during technical reviews and approval processes
• Reporting & Documentation: Interpret system requirements, specifications, and military standards. Prepare internal and customer‑facing reports detailing safety analyses and program results. Work within Special Access Program environments as required

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 and/or Software Safety Engineering Experience with complex systems and evaluating them for risk
• We Prefer: Experience developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E System 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 presentation skills Experience solving complex problems by leveraging available resources and research material 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 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.
• Relocation Eligible
• 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 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.

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.