Software Safety Engineer II

RTX (Raytheon); Concord, North Tewksbury (MA, MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX Life Cycle Engineering in Massachusetts seeks a Software Safety Engineer II to join the Land & Air Defense Systems safety team in Tewksbury, MA. You will ensure software components meet safety standards and work with diverse teams to uphold product safety.

The role involves analyzing software/firmware to MIL-STD-882E, coordinating with management and government authorities, and assisting with safety assessments and reviews throughout development and deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant engineering or data analysis experience.
• Experience with Computer Science, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering software and firmware to MIL-STD-882E and other standards.
• Review and analyze embedded software code with development teams.

Skills

STEM degree

Software safety engineering

Systems engineering

Software/firmware engineering

DoD standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

DoD safety programs

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

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: 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.

Our Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) center at Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Software Safety Engineer II to join the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) System Safety team in Tewksbury, MA .

LCE is dedicated to ensuring that our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. The LCE team encompasses multiple disciplines that support engineering, program offices, and customers throughout the entire life cycle of our products, from conception to deactivation. Our focus areas include product support disciplines such as reliability, system safety, and supportability.

This role on the LADS System Safety team involves contributing to these key areas by ensuring the safety of software components within the LADS program, thereby upholding the high standards of product safety and reliability that LCE maintains.

What You Will Do:

• 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 embedded 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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum 2 years of relevant engineering or statistics or data analysis experience
• Experience with Computer Science, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide direction to supporting safety personnel

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 available for this position