Automation Specialist

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 engineeringexpertiseto 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 Safety professional to support our robotic safety program within the Environment, Health & Safety department at Tucson, Arizona site.

We areseekinga highly motivated and experienced EHS professional to join ourteam as awith a focus on robotic safety. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards, particularly in environments involving robotics and automation. This position will actively support EHS initiatives and foster a safety-first culture across our facilities.

What You Will Do

• Provide technicalexpertisein robotic and automation safety, supporting the design, implementation, and operation of robotic systemsin accordance withANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218, and other relevant standards.

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for robotic systems, ensuring mitigation of potential safety concerns.

• Develop andmaintainsafety protocols, standard operating procedures, and training programs specific to robotic and automated systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and maintenance, to integrate safety into robotic system designs and workflows.

• Lead incident investigations related to robotic systems anddevelopcorrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks.

• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with a focus on automation environments.

• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and safety assessments of robotic systems and automated processes.

• Stay up to date with advancements in robotic safety standards, regulations, and best practices, and apply them to RTX operations.

• Support EHS programs, initiatives, and training at the site level to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior EHS staff and employeesregardingrobotic and automation safety.

• Analysis of leading and lagging safety performance indicators for trends to drive corrective actions.

• Collaborate with individuals and teams across the business.

• Effectively organize, prioritize, and address multiple, simultaneous projects or tasks.

This is 1stshift, 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

• Previousexperiencein automation and/or robotics

• The ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. government issued security clearance isrequired. U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• In-depth knowledge of national and international robotic safety standards, including ANSI/RIA, ISO, and OSHA guidelines.

• Certification in robotic safety or EHS (e.g., CMSE® - Certified Machinery Safety Expert, CSP, or equivalent).

• Experience in an aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Proficiencyin EHS management systems and reporting tools.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application to safety processes.

• Active Secret level or higher security clearance.

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.

Relocationassistanceis not provided for this position.

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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.