Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards. * Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system ...
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Human Factors Engineer II
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Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards. * Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system ...
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Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards. * Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system ...
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Lead MIL-STD-1472-compliant Human Factors Engineering across major subsystems or full system segments. * Serve as a technical authority for Human Factors analyses, ensuring compliance and ...
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Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards. * Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system ...
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| Work Environment | Research labs, product design, usability testing | Workplaces, manufacturing, office environments, consulting |
| Industry Usage | Technology, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products | Manufacturing, workplace safety, health services |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes | Yes |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 23 days ago
Key responsibilities
Develop and implement Human Factors programs in compliance with MIL-STD-1472.
Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards.
Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system requirements and ensure proper allocation across software, hardware, and test teams.
RTX rating
8.2
Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
38th of 72 rated aerospace companies
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-08-25Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDGPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At 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 freedom 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Human Factors Engineer II to join us onsite in a closed area program with the LCE team. Location: Tewksbury, MA
What You Will Do
As Human Factors Engineer II, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement Human Factors programs in compliance with MIL-STD-1472.
- Execute Human Factors tasks and analyses aligned with MIL-STD-1472 requirements.
- Lead Human Factors Engineering efforts across integrated product teams to identify, eliminate, or mitigate system hazards.
- Coordinate with customer Human Factors representatives to clarify system requirements and ensure proper allocation across software, hardware, and test teams.
- Conduct Human Factors planning, hazard analyses, and design evaluations.
- Present Human Factors considerations during technical reviews and throughout the engineering approval process.
- Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and applicable military and commercial standards.
- Prepare internal and customer-facing reports documenting Human Factors analyses and program activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product architecture and design impacts.
- Interface with Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Hardware Engineering to ensure consistent Human Factors integration.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience with Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or Safety Engineering
- Experience with hardware and/or software
Qualifications We Prefer
- Active/Existing DoD clearance
- Experience defense, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
- Experience with requirements development or systems engineering processes
- ·Experience with usability evaluation, task analysis, or human performance concepts (internship level acceptable)
- Experience with user interface design concepts, wireframing, or prototyping tools
- Experience with MIL-STD-1472 human factors concepts (introductory exposure acceptable)
- Experience with MIL-STD-882 system safety concepts (introductory exposure acceptable)
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
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as 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.
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, it services, aerospace product and parts manufacturing and engineering professional services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Waltham, MA, US