Principal Specialist Health and Safety at RTX in Tucson, AZ

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The selected candidate will have an opportunity to be part of a large Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) organization in the role of a Principal Specialist, Health & Safety department in Tucson, Arizona. The selected candidate must be a self-starter, energetic and able to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.

This ideal candidate will have relevant safety experience with strength in developing and implementing creative injury reduction programs or campaigns. The candidate should demonstrate a track record or continuous improvement for safety programs. Candidate should have strong communications, interpersonal skills to influence internal and external groups including engineers, factory line employees and management.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with business partners for EH&S concerns regarding facilities and employee practices.
• May have responsibility for facilities and/or medical at the site.
• Organize and maintain EH&S policies to achieve and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships across other specialized departments to achieve and maintain compliance with EH&S regulations and RTX requirements.
• Under the direction of the Safety Manager support and implement safety programs including, but not limited to, contractor safety, confined spaces, Job Hazard Assessment, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, machine guarding, powered industrial vehicles, cranes/hoist, training, fire & life safety, and others as assigned by management.
• Be a technical resource to support the EH&S Management of Change through design reviews of our facilities, processes, and products by interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, IFC, IBC and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Monitor, administer, evaluate, and coordinate company EH&S programs to ensure a safe workplace.
• Develop and advise employee workplace programs related to safety.
• Coordinate confirmation of policies and programs in accordance with industry and government regulations.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve and maintain consistency of health safety program implementation.
• Conduct regular site inspections for compliance with EH&S programs.
• Serve as EHS representative for assigned building and functional safety council.
• Conduct injury investigations and root cause analysis, develop corrective actions and track to completion.
• Lead projects to promote health and safety of Raytheon employees and contractors.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of EH&S strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Provide instructor led training on various safety topics.
• Provide support for other site EH&S programs such as new chemical reviews, environmental or industrial hygiene.
• Support the site to meet EH&S requirements for upcoming internal and external audits including ADOSH VPP, and other internal company assessments.

This is a 1st shift, onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• 5 years of applicable experience with a strong focus on safety.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience working in a government contractor environment
• Experience and the application of regulatory EH&S requirements.
• Experience accurately diagnosing general and complex EH&S issues related to Raytheon operations, determine appropriate or practical controls, and implement practical and effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Experience working with databases and use of other information gathering systems.
• Active Secret level or higher security clearance.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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