Senior System Safety Engineer – DoD Flight Safety Leader

RTX; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking Principal System Safety Engineers onsite in Tucson, AZ. The role requires deep MIL-STD-882E system safety expertise, program management skills, and ability to coordinate with government customers. You will develop safety programs, perform analyses, and mentor junior engineers within the System Safety/HSI team.

Applicants must have STEM degree and 8+ years of experience, and may need to obtain security clearance. RTX offers competitive benefits and relocation eligibility.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses
• Experience writing technical reports and presentations
• Experience with briefing safety status to safety approval authority at technical reviews, to safety review boards and/or others as part of the safety approval process
• Experience managing or owning a safety program

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls
• 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
• Proactively engage in design change 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 identify and mitigate risks, ensure hazard elimination, and implement effective controls
• Conduct safety analyses of engineering designs, hardware, mechanical/electrical drawings, schematics, and system requirements to ensure fault tolerance and safety compliance
• Address safety-related interactions with suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage safety considerations across all lifecycle phases, including design, integration/testing, flight test, production, field operations, returns, demilitarization, and disposal
• Innovate and implement improved safety solutions and identify best practices to enhance the organization’s overall safety culture

Skills

System Safety

MIL-STD-882E

Safety Analysis

Technical Reporting

Safety Briefings

Education

STEM degree

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

RTX is seeking Principal System Safety Engineers onsite in Tucson, AZ. The role requires deep MIL-STD-882E system safety expertise, program management skills, and ability to coordinate with government customers. You will develop safety programs, perform analyses, and mentor junior engineers within the System Safety/HSI team.

Applicants must have STEM degree and 8+ years of experience, and may need to obtain security clearance. RTX offers competitive benefits and relocation eligibility.