Explosives Safety & Operations Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

 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.

Raytheon has an opportunity for an energetic and motivated Explosives Safety and Operations Engineer. This position will require relevant explosives and occupational safety experience with strength in developing and implementing safety programs. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of continuous improvement for explosives safety compliance and other health and safety programs. We are looking for strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence internal and external stakeholders including engineers, technicians and all levels of management.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of technical and business tasks, as well as apply extensive EH&S and Explosives Safety and Operations knowledge and experience in support of production and engineering activities. The responsibilities and tasks of this position are listed below and are paramount in supporting Safety, an RTX value.

What You Will Do

Under the direction of the Explosives Safety & Operations Manager, support and implement explosives safety and occupational safety programs and initiatives.

Develop and review concept designs, explosives safety site plans, final safety submissions, final design submittals, and hazard analyses for facilities in which explosives are utilized.

Conduct safety audits/inspections on explosives transportation operations, missile integration and test operations, and explosives storage magazines to ensure compliance.

Serve as a technical resource to support engineering reviews of Raytheon/customer facilities, processes, and products by interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, IFC, IBC and other applicable regulations and standards.

Serve as the primary focal point for DCMA Contract Safety Surveys and Air Force Weapons Safety Surveys of the factories and processes, in support of the customer(s).

Collaborates across departments to achieve and maintain consistency of health and safety program implementation.

Conduct injury investigations and root cause analysis, develop corrective actions and track to completion.

Provide support for other site EH&S programs such as environmental/sustainability programs.

Support Raytheon to meet EH&S requirements for internal and external audits including OSHA VPP, and other internal company assessments.

The position is a 1st shift, onsite role.

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 in EH&S or Explosives Safety

Minimum 5 years direct experience with DoD or Defense Contractor Explosives Safety policies such as: DoDM 4145.26, NAVSEA OP 5, DA PAM 385-64, AFI 32-1065 and/or DESR 6055.09_AFMAN 91-201

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

Active Secret level or higher security clearance.

Experience preparing explosives safety site plans and risk analysis documentation in accordance with DoDM 4145.26,NAVSEA OP 5, DA PAM 385-64, AFI 32-1065 and/or DESR6055.09_AFMAN 91-201.

Experience providing explosives safety technical assistance and communications to senior management as well as junior and front line leaders.

Experience evaluating explosives and energetics processes to identify risk and mitigate hazards utilizing methodologies such as qualitative, quantitative, generic, or site-specific risk assessments.

Experience in implementing and sustaining an Explosives Safety program in a manufacturing and engineering environment.

Generalist in Environmental, Health and Safety disciplines with a stronger knowledge of safety requirements outlined in OSHA 1910 or military service equivalent regulation.

Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project.

Experience with project management

Experience preparing and conducting training, explosives safety reports, and presentations for safety program elements.

Formal training in DoD explosives safety policies and procedures in a military and/or defense contractor setting.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of organization

What We Offer

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

*Relocation assistance provided for this role.*

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.

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, sex