Principal Specialist, EH&S

Date Posted:

2026-01-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ826: RMS AP Bldg 826 1151 East Hermans Road Building 826, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

What You Will Do:

Are you an EH&S professional who is a self-starter and do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment? If so, this may be the perfect job!

As an EH&S Principal Specialist with our Tucson, AZ EH&S team, you’ll bring a track record of success with continuous improvement of employee safety and health programs, utilizing tools such as job hazard analyses. You’ll use your knowledge and interpersonal skills to influence internal and external groups including engineers, factory line employees and management. 

As an EH&S partner you’ll formulate EH&S plans and procedures including EH&S Program Management and you’ll have responsibility for multiple EH&S specialties including developing and implementing creative injury reduction programs and campaigns. In addition, you’ll coordinate with business partners and other stakeholders across departments regarding compliance with EH&S policies related to facility and employee practices.

Specific responsibilities may also include:

• Under direction of the Safety Manager, working in a high hazard environment, including focus on overall job hazard analyses environment including explosives, lasers, electrical and non-ionizing/ionizing radiation.
• Additional focus on lockout/tagout (LOTO), cranes/hoists, fall protection, machine guarding, powered industrial vehicles and confined spaces.
• Serving as a technical resource supporting engineering reviews of Raytheon/customer facilities, design review processes and products by interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, IFC, IBC and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Serving as the EH&S engineer for assigned buildings and operational programs.
• Developing and implementing EH&S policies/procedures in assigned customer areas.
• Collaborating across departments to achieve and maintain consistency of health and safety program implementation.
• Conducting injury investigations and root cause analyses, developing corrective actions and tracking to completion.
• Providing instructor-led training on various safety topics.
• Providing support for other site EH&S programs as needed.
• Supporting the site to meet EH&S requirements for internal and external audits including ADOSH VPP, and other internal company assessments.
• Up to 10% travel possible.

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon’s Tucson, AZ facility.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience working with OSHA regulations and/or ANSI Standards in a military or industrial high hazard environment.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Experience applying health and safety requirements in a high hazard environment (ex. chemical manufacturing, oil/gas, aerospace) and/or field test environment
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills
• Be flexible to accept additional assignments, campaigns and rotations to other EH&S programs
• Knowledge of Enablon EH&S software
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) 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.

Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

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. 

• This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

• This position is an onsite role – Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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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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