Date Posted:
2026-05-27Country:
AustraliaLocation:
AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111Position Role Type:
Hybrid- Fast track your career on breakthrough Defence projects
- Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
- Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and Professional development
Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force. Right now the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country and we are looking for smart and energised Systems Safety Engineers to join our team.
Our systems safety engineers are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the Defence of our nation. We are looking for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail – engineers with the knowledge and know how to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions. We depend on our System Safety engineers to support design maturation of complex programs, from early concept to final delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to System Safety Programs and to overall product Safety Cases.
- Contribute to the completion of program milestones.
- Conduct system safety analysis and deliver associated system safety deliverables in accordance with the agreed schedule.
- Conduct reviews of supplier safety analysis and liaise with suppliers on system safety related matters.
- Populate the hazard tracking system and manage the associated data.
- Assist with the planning, co-ordination, and conduct of system safety working groups.
- Provide status and estimate remaining effort for assigned tasks.
- Identify and escalate risks using defined processes.
- Provide support to design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Requires a System Safety or risk assessment qualification(s).
- Desirable to have Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and/or Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) qualification(s).
- Desirable to have familiarity with systems engineering tools such as DOORS
- Desirable to have familiarity with MIL-STD-882E
- Minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering.
- Experience in carrying out hazard identification and analysis tasks including:
- Preliminary Hazard Analysis
- Health Hazard Analysis
- Operation Support Hazard Analysis
- Sub System Hazard Analysis
- System Hazard Analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to solve complex problems
- Applicants must be Australian citizens and have an active or be able to obtain Negative Vetting 1 Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility criteria can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability
In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.
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 by clicking the “Apply” button below or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au
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Who We Are
At RTX, we're a diverse team of explorers united in our goal to push the boundaries of known science – and solve the world's most complex problems. We design. We engineer. We code. We research. We patent. We test. We learn. We iterate. We manufacture. We produce. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. Progress is not inevitable. It is initiated – by tirelessly asking the hard questions and finding answers. Progress defines the future and defines us – because the progress we make matters.
Diversity
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
To build a diverse and harmonious team, we are guided by key pillars of action that we are committed to achieving. These include:
Workforce Diversity: We are connected to communities around the world. Being a good neighbor means investing our resources to help everyone thrive. Additionally, we have found that providing employees with opportunities to volunteer helps promote leadership development and reduces attrition.
Community Engagement: We are connected to communities around the world. Being a good neighbor means investing our resources to help everyone thrive. Additionally, we have found that providing employees with opportunities to volunteer helps promote leadership development and reduces attrition.
Supplier Diversity: We support local economic growth by creating high value jobs through our operations and helping our suppliers do the same. This includes small and diverse businesses, which are often the economic growth engine of communities.
Public Policy: We advocate for issues that matter to our company and stakeholders, and we use our company's size and scale to advance equity in education, encourage social justice reform and elevate economic policies that support equality.
Commitment to Military
At RTX, we know and value the strategic and tactical talents that only veterans and military spouses can offer. We are dedicated to hiring US Military Veterans and their spouses – whether you’re a veteran, a reserve member, military spouse or transitioning from active duty to a civilian career. Our military veterans work across all disciplines. They lead our business, engineer our products and manage our supply chain.
As part of a tight-knit team that values your determination and resourcefulness, you'll do work that has an enormous impact on customers across the globe. We offer an array of programs to help you transition to your civilian career, connect with colleagues and give back to your community. The skills you developed during your military career have served you well – and they're just as valuable now. If you're ready to help us create trusted, innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world, join our talent community and an RTX representative will contact you if they have a matching job opportunity. This is the moment your next mission begins. To assist you in joining our team, we have developed a hiring guide specifically for veterans and military spouses.
Our benefits are uniquely designed to support veterans and military spouses. They encompass health and wellness plans, retirement savings, income and asset protection, work-life balance with flexible arrangements and paid time off (PTO), relocation assistance, and tuition support.
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