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Explosives Safety & Operations Engineer

RTX (Raytheon)Tucson, AZ$86,800 - $165,200

This engineer will help manage and strengthen explosives safety and broader EH&S practices under the site Explosives Safety & Operations Manager. Key work includes reviewing facility and process designs, preparing safety plans and hazard analyses, auditing transportation, storage, integration, and test activities, and supporting external safety surveys. The position also investigates incidents, develops corrective actions, assists with environmental initiatives, and prepares the organization for regulatory and internal assessments. It suits an experienced safety professional with defense-industry explosives expertise who can interpret military and civilian standards and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. The job is based onsite in Tucson on the first shift and requires U.S. citizenship plus an active or obtainable Secret clearance, with an existing clearance preferred.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree with 3 years of experienceAt least 5 years of direct DoD or defense-contractor explosives safety experienceU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearanceExperience creating explosives safety plans, risk assessments, and hazard analysesKnowledge of applicable DoD, OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and related safety standardsStrong communication, presentation, investigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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About RTX (Raytheon)

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.