Sr. System Safety Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a motivated Senior System Safety Engineer for its Land & Air Defense Systems team in Woburn, MA. In this role, you will analyze safety requirements, oversee engineering outputs for military applications, and ensure compliance with government safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a background in safety and systems engineering, with a focus on maintaining high safety standards in product development. Opportunities for growth and benefits include medical, retirement plans, and other incentives.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering is necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering hardware and mechanical/electrical drawings for safety compliance.
• Work with system test and tactical operation procedures.
• Collaborate across all integrated product teams to eliminate hazards.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Reliability System Safety and Supportability.

What You Will Do:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivatedSenior System Safety Engineerto join us on theLand & Air Defense Systems (LADS) System Safety teamin Tewksbury, MA.

As aSenior System Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Analysis of engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics assessing for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety requirements compliance.

• Work with system test and tactical operation and maintenance procedures to ensure the proper administrative system safety controls are in place.

• Work across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.

• Collaborating with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through production to demilitarization and disposal backgrounds.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Performing System Safety Program or Design analyses

• Working with a large system safety program or multiple mid-sized safety programs, including:

• Monitoring program technical execution,

• Interfacing with stakeholders (e.g. customers, program offices, subcontractors, vendors)

• Preparing Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for Customer Approval

• Briefing safety of the program at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process

• Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards

• Preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program

• Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design

This position is posted as ONSITE and is based at the Raytheon Woburn, MA location or the Huntsville, AL location.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically Requires aBachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.

• Experience with Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in command and control systems and/or weapon combat systems

• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs

• Experience with safety standards (MIL-STD-882, AMCOM 385-17, JSSSEH, AOP-52, AR 385-10, MIL-HDBK-454, MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-1425

• Experience producing System Safety Program Plans (SSPP), Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), and Hazard Tracking Logs (HTLs), and Hazardous Material Management Plans and Reports.

• Experience conducting System Safety Working Groups (SSWG)

• Ensure system safety processes and requirements are properly planned, executed and documented during the entire life cycle of weapon systems and oversee the execution of programmatic system safety activities.

• 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.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 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: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

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Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project

management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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