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Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Average
$96,520
ANNUAL
$46.40
HOURLY
Entry Level
$48,370
ANNUAL
$23.26
HOURLY
Mid Level
$95,480
ANNUAL
$45.91
HOURLY
Expert Level
$154,750
ANNUAL
$74.40
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Top Expected Tasks
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
01
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
02
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
03
Evaluate product designs for safety.
04
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
05
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
06
Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
07
Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
08
Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
09
Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
10
Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
Job Opportunities
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
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Sr. Systems Safety Engineer
RTX Corporation Tucson, AZ 85702Posted 15 days**Date Posted:**
2025-04-01
**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
**Position Role Type:**
Unspecified
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, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability.
What You Will Do:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join us on the Naval Powers (NP) System Safety team in Tucson, AZ.
As a Senior System Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Leading one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs
Performing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer’s approved equivalent
Coordinating with customer safety representatives to gain safety approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities
Working across all integrated product teams and lines to properly eliminate hazards or provide effective controls.
Collaborating with Program Management and government approval authorities from program startup through production to demilitarization and disposal backgrounds
Key Responsibilities will include:
Performing System Safety Program, Hazard analyses or Design analyses
Briefing safety of the program 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
This position is posted as ONSITE and will be based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ location.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically Requires: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience. An advanced degree may account for additional years of experience as required for this position.
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 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 command and control systems and/or weapon combat systems
Experience with DoD System Safety Programs
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development
Ability to solve complex problems by leveraging available resources and research material
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to manage a safety program and provide direction to supporting safety personnel
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.
About Tucson: Tucson, AZ https://jobs.raytheonmissilesanddefense.com/living-in-tucson
This position requires 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
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RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:
What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project
management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.
Typically requires:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Engineering/Other Technical Positions:
Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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