Principal Systems Engineer – Product Safety

RTX

Principal Systems Safety Engineer in aerospace focusing on safety systems for military and commercial aviation. Lead safety assessments and design requirements while collaborating with engineering teams.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead critical safety initiatives and be a trusted advisor to our engineering teams and customers.
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.
Travel 5%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience in safety-critical systems; ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
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 diverse team environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

safety assessmentsSystem Safety Program Plans (SSPPs)Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs)Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs)Safety Assessment Reports (SARs)Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)reliability engineeringmathematical modelingsafety-critical requirementssafety standards

Soft Skills

mentorshipleadershipcross-team collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingexpert analysisguidancecontinuous learningtrust buildingstakeholder engagement