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Raytheon

Principal System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO

As a Principal System Safety Engineer, you will be accountable for the establishment and execution ... Establish on-going feedback loop with functional and program management. * Lead & coordinate System ...

Raytheon

Principal System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO

As a Principal System Safety Engineer, you will be accountable for the establishment and execution ... Establish on-going feedback loop with functional and program management. * Lead & coordinate System ...

Lockheed Martin

$104K - $143K/yr

Develop and/or update Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional ... Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) Prepare presentations and participate in Design Reviews, Test ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

$104K - $143K/yr

Develop and/or update Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional ... Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) Prepare presentations and participate in Design Reviews, Test ...

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A Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and systems comply with safety standards to prevent hazards, particularly in industries like automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation. They analyze risks, define safety requirements, and oversee implementation to meet functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. Their role includes performing hazard analysis, failure mode analysis, and verification of safety mechanisms. They often collaborate with design, software, and testing teams to ensure compliance.

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Principal System Safety Engineer

Principal System Safety Engineer

Raytheon Technologies

Aurora, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-05-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75
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: Top Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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.
As a Principal System Safety Engineer, you will be accountable for the establishment and execution of the major safety programs. The Safety Lead is a technical expert in missile safety as well as a project manager who establishes and monitors safety program execution, leads program safety teams, and interfaces with program & functional leadership. This requires advanced application of MIL-STD 882E for System Safety (hardware, software, firmware, and personnel) for DoD Missile systems, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience as well as project management experience and leadership. Location: Aurora, CO.
What You Will Do
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Principal System Safety Engineer to join us onsite as a Safety Lead with proven experience in executing all aspects of system safety.
  • 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).
  • Practical application of project management skills:
    • Create/update the strategy for the program to meet all its milestones with system safety features integrated into the product in compliance with contract and awarded funding.
    • Create a schedule and integrate safety tasks and activities into program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
    • Plan/manage the safety program effort within the Program IMS.
    • Understanding of the safety budget and tasking through close coordination with the responsible CAM / IPTL / product owner, including EACs.
    • Mentor junior safety engineers.
  • Actively engage in engineering review boards, and configuration control boards to stay on top of design changes and assess impacts to the established safety program.
  • Establish on-going feedback loop with functional and program management.
  • Lead & coordinate System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives.
  • Escalate risks to the appropriate level and follow through on corrective actions.
  • Interpret system requirements, customer specifications and military standards, to recommend compliance strategies to program leadership: Chief Engineer, Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, etc.
  • Working across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across a range of engineering functions to identify and mitigate risks: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Environmental Safety, & Health, Human Systems Interfaces, Test Engineering.
  • Analysis of engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics assessing fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety requirements compliance.
  • Collaborate with Program Management and government approval authorities from design, fabrication, integration and test, production to demilitarization and disposal phases
  • Manage safety-related interactions with suppliers and/or subcontractors.
  • Innovate better safety solutions.
  • Identify best practices to improve overall safety culture at Raytheon.
  • Understand and shape system safety/Human System Interfaces postures across the lifecycle (design, integration/ test, flight test, production, field, returns).

Qualifications You Must Have
  • 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, 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 to brief safety status to safety approval authority at technical reviews, safety review boards, and others as part of the safety approval process.
  • Experience managing a safety program.
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders across a range of engineering functions to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with briefing at the military safety review board.
  • Experience with system and software safety implementation in Agile Development environment.
  • Experience with interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide directions to support safety personnel.
  • 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!
  • 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 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
  • Relocation Eligible

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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