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Principal System Safety Engineer - Raytheon
Software Engineer
Lead advanced system safety engineering for aerospace and defense projects, driving safety analysis, risk assessment, and compliance with industry standards to ensure mission-critical reliability and security.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end safety engineering activities, including safety analysis, risk assessment, and safety case development for complex aerospace systems.
- Define and enforce safety processes, standards, and best practices across multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborate with design, verification, and integration teams to embed safety considerations early in the development lifecycle.
- Conduct safety reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with DO‑178, DO‑254, and other relevant safety standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to safety engineers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Requirements
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in system safety engineering within aerospace or defense environments.
- Deep knowledge of safety standards (DO‑178, DO‑254, ISO 26262, etc.) and safety lifecycle processes.
- Proven track record of leading safety reviews, risk assessments, and safety case documentation.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one).
Skills
agileelectrical engineeringproject management