RTX

Principal Systems Safety Engineer

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Driving Comprehensive Safety Assessments: Execute civil safety assessments in accordance with ARP4761 or military safety assessments per MIL-STD-882E. This includes developing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs), and Safety Assessment Reports (SARs).
  • Shaping Design Requirements: Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define safety-critical requirements during the development process.
  • Reviewing & Refining Designs: Dive deep into design documentation for safety-critical systems, providing expert analysis and feedback to ensure the highest standards of safety.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Share your expertise with less experienced engineers, guiding them in safety practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with customers, stakeholders, and organizational leaders to develop plans, solve challenges, and deliver excellence.
  • Have a self-starter mindset, eager to learn, adapt, and contribute to a positive and innovative work environment.
  • Use your outstanding communication skills to translate technical issues into actionable insights for a variety of audiences.
  • Use your exceptional problem-solving skills and a drive to tackle complex, dynamic challenges.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • U.S. Person is required – Military contract stipulates the candidates must be U.S. Persons.
  • Expertise in safety-critical systems, with experience in ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
  • Previous experience advancing safety in aerospace systems.
  • Familiarity with standards such as ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178B/C, and DO-297.
  • Proficiency in CAFTA or equivalent safety analysis tools, including proficiency in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
  • Strong foundation in reliability engineering theory, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
  • Recognized technical expertise in avionics safety, with cross-cultural awareness to excel in different team environments.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
safety assessmentsSystem Safety Program Plans (SSPPs)Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs)Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs)Safety Assessment Reports (SARs)reliability engineeringFailure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)mathematical modelingsafety-critical systemsaerospace systems
Soft Skills
mentorshipleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationself-starter mindsetadaptabilitycontinuous learningexpert analysisfeedback