Senior System Safety Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WM ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING M BLDG 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: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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. 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. Location: McKinney, TX What You Will Do   System Safety Program Development and Execution   Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs and perform associated tasks, analyses, and planning   Conduct hazard and design analyses to ensure compliance with system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards   Stakeholder Coordination and Approval   Collaborate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements and ensure proper allocation to software, hardware, and test personnel   Coordinate with customer safety representatives and Safety Review Board authorities to gain safety approval   Manage System Safety Working Groups with Raytheon and customer representatives   Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration   Work across integrated product teams and engineering disciplines, including Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware, Electrical, and Hardware Engineering, to   eliminate   hazards or implement effective controls   Collaborate across multiple disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of product architecture and design   Lifecycle Safety Oversight   Support safety efforts from program startup through production, demilitarization, and disposal phases   Brief safety considerations and program status during technical reviews and approval processes   Reporting & Documentation   Interpret system requirements, specifications, and military standards.   Prepare internal and customer‑facing reports detailing safety analyses and program results.   Work within Special Access Program environments as   required .   Qualifications You Must Have   Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience   Experience with System Safety Engineering and/or Software Safety Engineering   Experience with complex systems and evaluating them for risk   Qualifications We Prefer   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   Experience solving complex problems by   leveraging   available resources and research material   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: Safety, 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   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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending