Senior Principal System Safety Engineer

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

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The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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OtherSystem Safety Engineer

2026-08-25

United States of America

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

Onsite

Requirements

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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

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882/DO-178
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Experience with briefing at the military safety review board, Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development
8 years experience with a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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. Location: Tewksbury, MA

Responsibilities

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This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Principal System Safety Engineer to join us onsite in. Tewksbury, MA as a Safety Lead with proven experience in executing all aspects of system safety.

→Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs
→Understanding of the safety budget and tasking through coordination with the responsible CAM / IPTL / product owner, including EACs. 
→Mentor junior safety engineers.    
→Actively engage in engineering review 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.  
→Interpret system requirements, customer specifications and military standards, to recommend compliance strategies to program leadership
→Working across integrated 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
→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.   
→Understand and shape system safety across the lifecycle (design, integration/ test, flight test, production, field, returns).

What We Offer

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✓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

✓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 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

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