
Senior System Safety Engineer
Job Description
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A
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:
Secret - Current
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.
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Usable, Maintainable and delivered on time. LCE consists of multiple specialty disciplines that influence the design and architecture of Raytheon products. Our LCE resources interface directly with program leadership, technical leadership, and our customers throughout the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our engineers provide subject matter expertise in the following engineering disciplines: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Testability, System Safety, Human Factors, and Supportability. Location: Tucson, AZ.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join us onsite on the System Safety Engineering team in Tucson, AZ.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Performing System Safety planning, hazard analyses, and design analyses
- Briefing safety considerations at technical reviews and as part of the safety approval process
- Interpreting system requirements, customer specifications and military standards
- Preparing internal and customer reports describing various analyses relevant to the System Safety program
- Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design
- Interfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Hardware Engineering
- Managing System Safety Working Group(s) between key Raytheon and Customer representatives
Job Requirements
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, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, or equivalent Safety Engineering.
- An active and transferable Secret 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 the required security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience with DoD System Safety Programs e.g. MIL-STD-882
- Experience in electrical systems and/or weapon combat systems
- Experience in presentation skills
- Experience managing a safety program and providing directions to support safety personnel
- Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, System Safety Working Groups
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development

