Senior System Safety Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-02-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our customers critical needs. Location: Huntsville, AL

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

• Lead one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs

• Perform MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer’s approved equivalent

• Coordinate with customer safety representatives to gain safety approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities

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

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

• Perform System Safety Program, Hazard analyses or Design analyses

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

• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications and military standards

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

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

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, Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Safety Engineering. 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret 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 weapon combat systems, specifically missile system safety experience

• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development

• A Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

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.

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