Principal Specialist, Health and Safety

Date Posted:
2026-01-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 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:

As a Principal EH&S Specialist, you'll support the Raytheon EH&S team's ongoing compliance and risk reduction efforts at the Andover, MA site. This complex manufacturing site offers an opportunity to work with manufacturing and support teams to foster employee engagement and drive risk reduction and continuous improvement of the EH&S program.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Recognizing, evaluating and controlling hazardous workplace conditions
• Taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and health of site employees and influencing safe behaviors
• Working with subject matter experts to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EHS requirements
• Executing initiatives, programs, reports and trainings across multiple EH&S disciplines to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Auditing and evaluating current policies, procedures and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Investigating, analyzing and interpreting data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place
• Interacting with employees and promoting relationships, learning the tasks employees perform and serving as a known and respected resource to the site employees. Working toward building partnerships and influencing across assigned areas to provide actionable improvement programs

Position requires limited travel for participation in Company seminars, EHS audits and training opportunities.

This job is posted as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon's Andover, MA 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 implementing EHS programs and/or safety initiatives

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing EHS issues in a union work environment
• Experience working at an OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) site
• Professional Certification in the EHS field (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)
• Project management and execution skills
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Must be able to work well independently and within a team environment
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• MS/MA degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or Mathematics or other related field of study

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

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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.

• 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 - Andover, MA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-andover,-ma-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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