Senior System Safety Engineer at RTX Canada

Cairns, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

System Safety Engineering, Technical Risk Analysis, Hazard Logs, Safety Case Arguments, Requirements Definition, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Change Proposals, Technical Mentoring, System Design, Trade Studies

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2026-06-30 Country: Australia Location: AU-WA-HENDERSON-103-CUST ~ 103 Quill Way ~ QUILL (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite Rewarding opportunity delivering engineering services to support the Navy’s Surface Fleet. Position co-located with Defence at one of multiple locations, collaborating across defence and industry to meet objectives. Opportunities for professional growth and development, you'll have access to the latest technologies and mentorship from experts in the field. Raytheon Australia was selected in December 2020 to provide Capability Lifecycle Management Services to the Commonwealth for its fleet of Minor Vessels. This is an important Capability for the RAN. The fleet of Minor Vessels are spread across WA, NT and QLD. As a System Safety Engineer you will work alongside the other Engineering Authorities to liaise with our stakeholders, conduct engineering assessments, review and support the approval of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). Demonstrating advanced technical theories, methodologies, principles and expertise to provide innovative solutions to the current phase of the project, you will be alert to cost and schedule constraints. Your new role will also provide you with the opportunity to learn, share knowledge and be mentored on System Safety Engineering methodology and processes. Enabled by the support of the Engineering Manager, you will also be enrolled in our national Systems Engineering network. Working in a friendly team to meet the needs of our customer - the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), your role involves direct engagement with peers, Australian Defence Force personnel, capability partners, sub-contractors and suppliers. Key Responsibilities As the technical interface between the customer, management and the implementation team, conduct systems analysis to derive function, performance and interface requirements to meet system safety parameters. Engage with System Design activities (including trade studies) to ensure that the system safety artefacts are compatible with the baselined product; consistent across all subsystems, delivering system design to meet performance requirements. Perform technical risk analysis as required in your work as the safety engineer to support development and review of hazard logs, safety case arguments and risk mitigation actions. Understand the systems safety engineering methodology, tools and procedures required to complete the tasks assigned. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholder; securing Raytheon’s reputation as a trusted partner in delivering systems integration and mission support solutions to our customers. Lead the planning, co-ordination, and conduct of system safety working groups. Key spokesperson on system safety considerations, capabilities and future direction in accordance with Raytheon and customer policies and processes. Provide technical mentoring and/or leadership. Provide guidance to other team members on system safety engineering methodology and processes. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Tertiary Qualification in relevant engineering discipline, (eg , one or more of electrical, electronic, structural or mechanical backgrounds); holding as a minimum tertiary qualifications and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng. Experience in an Engineering discipline including involvement in one or more of the following Engineering practices - Requirements Definition, Management, Analysis, Design and Verification and Validation. Experience in effectively representing Engineering professional services to both internal and external customers. This position may require availability to travel when required. Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission now by clicking on the apply button below or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.

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Responsibilities

The role involves conducting systems analysis to derive safety parameters and performing technical risk analysis to develop hazard logs and safety cases. You will act as the technical interface between the customer and implementation team while leading system safety working groups.