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System Safety Engineer II (DOD cleared) with Security Clearance

RaytheonTucson, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This onsite System Safety Engineer II role at Raytheon offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical defense projects, developing valuable expertise in MIL-STD-882E compliance and hazard analysis. You'll thrive here if you have a background in system safety engineering and a knack for interpreting complex technical data, all while working within a supportive team environment. Join Raytheon and advance your career in a vital field.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
On Site
Location
Tucson, AZ, United States
Posted
5 weeks ago

Job Description

All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less Clearance:   Active Secret clearance or higher  This effort is on-Site Employment type: Full Time - Direct Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holiday etc... System Safety Engineer II Position Summary This onsite role supports system safety engineering activities for complex defense products at a Raytheon facility. The engineer will assist with MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, hazard analyses, safety requirements, technical reviews, and customer approval activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of MIL-STD-882E system safety programs
  • Perform system safety tasks across program management, analysis, evaluation, and verification activities
  • Review engineering hardware, electrical drawings, schematics, and technical data for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety compliance
  • Develop and assess safety requirements, hazard controls, and administrative controls
  • Review test, operational, and maintenance procedures to ensure appropriate safety controls are in place
  • Work across engineering and integrated product teams to eliminate hazards or implement effective mitigations
  • Support preparation of Safety Assessment Reports, Safety Program Briefs, and internal/customer safety documentation
  • Present safety findings during technical reviews and safety approval activities
  • Interface with customers, program offices, subcontractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams Required Qualifications
  • Experience supporting system safety engineering, hazard analysis, or safety compliance activities
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E system safety processes
  • Ability to interpret system requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and military standards
  • Experience reviewing hardware, electrical, mechanical, or system-level designs for safety concerns
  • Strong written communication and ability to prepare technical analysis documentation
  • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with System Safety Program Plans, Safety Assessment Reports, or Safety Program Briefs
  • Experience supporting defense, aerospace, weapon systems, or other complex hardware programs
  • Experience with fault tree analysis, failure modes analysis, hazard analysis, or safety verification activities
  • Experience participating in technical reviews, customer reviews, or safety approval boards
  • Familiarity with test procedures, tactical operating procedures, and maintenance documentation What Success Looks Like
  • Produces clear, technically sound safety analyses and requirements
  • Identifies hazards early and helps implement practical, effective controls
  • Supports timely safety approvals without negatively impacting program performance
  • Works effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders #cj

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