Explore System Safety Engineer Jobs

System Safety Engineers help organizations identify and reduce risks across complex products, technologies, and operations. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, and discover positions where your expertise can support safer, more reliable systems.

What Does a System Safety Engineer Do?

System Safety Engineers assess hazards throughout a system’s lifecycle, from early design and development through testing, deployment, and ongoing operation. They conduct safety analyses, document risks, recommend controls, and work with engineering and program teams to make safety an integral part of system decisions.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities may include performing hazard analyses, maintaining safety assessments, evaluating system requirements, supporting verification and validation, and helping teams comply with applicable standards and regulations. Employers often value experience with methods such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, and system hazard analysis, along with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Industries Hiring System Safety Engineers

Opportunities can be found in aerospace, defense, transportation, automotive, energy, medical devices, and other industries that develop or operate safety-critical systems. Requirements vary by employer and may depend on the technologies, regulatory environment, and lifecycle stage involved.

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Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and find System Safety Engineer positions aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$80K - $120K *

Drive safety analysis by identifying hazards and recommending mitigations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and enhance system safety through rigorous assessments and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system safety by analyzing hazards, assessing risks, and recommending mitigations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and improve operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance safety standards by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E. Contribute to the development and testing of complex systems, enhancing reliability and sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $225K *

Champion system safety for autonomous vehicles, overseeing hazard analyses, safety requirements, and verification across all lifecycle stages. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust safet...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring system safety for complex product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define safety requirements, conduct assessments, and embed safety features into de...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead system safety engineering for autonomous UAS, ensuring robust safety measures are integrated into design. Collaborate with engineering teams to mitigate hazards and enhance aircraft re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $120K *

Drive the execution of comprehensive safety programs for advanced aircraft, ensuring compliance with military standards. Conduct risk assessments, technical evaluations, and support safety certificati...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Unlock potential by leading safety assessments and recommendations for launch and space vehicle systems. Ensure compliance with safety requirements while fostering collaboration across teams in a dyna...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Transform safety assessments by evaluating vehicle systems and operational procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective hazard management through independent audits and recommendations to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower safety excellence by integrating engineering expertise and hazard analysis to ensure complex systems are designed, operated, and maintained with the highest safety standards and regulatory com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Lead the charge in creating safe and reliable engineering solutions by applying safety methodologies and principles to complex systems, ensuring compliance and driving excellence in system safety acro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Shape the future of software safety by ensuring compliance and reliability in defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and enhance safety protocols throughout product devel...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $202K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focused on system safety engineering, managing safety requirements, and supporting mission integration. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $202K *

Transform safety protocols by leading system safety engineering initiatives, managing requirements, and ensuring compliance with FAA and military standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance mission...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K *

Champion safety by identifying and mitigating risks in inspection tools. Lead design reviews, support testing, and communicate system risks to ensure compliance with safety standards and practices acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$241K - $297K *

Optimize safety program planning by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with high-priority safety workstreams and defining clear safety deliverables for vehicle platforms and prod...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$241K - $297K *

Empower the future of safety in autonomous vehicles by leading critical safety programs. Drive alignment across teams to manage high-stakes safety initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of safety...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion reactor safety analyses to enhance design and deployment of advanced nuclear systems. Lead evaluations of reactor behavior under various conditions, ensuring safety margins and regulatory com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and management of a comprehensive Safety Program, ensuring compliance across various safety domains. Conduct inspections, training, and audits while collaborating with government...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $146K *

Manage and enhance METRO's Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with FTA and TxDOT regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify hazards, conduct audits, and promote safety across al...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $95K *

Unlock new challenges as a System Safety Engineer, guiding critical safety protocols while ensuring mission success in cutting-edge aerospace projects. Leverage your expertise to lead vital risk asses...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in aerospace and defense systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify hazards, develop safety analyses, and ensure compliance with safety re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $118K *

Join our innovative team as a Software System Safety Engineer, leveraging safety engineering principles to evaluate complex aviation systems and drive safety into design. Collaborate across teams, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $101K *

Transform the safety and reliability of complex systems by integrating diverse knowledge areas. Analyze risks, develop mathematical models, and support product development to enhance product safety an...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing spacecraft safety through rigorous analysis and engineering. This role involves developing safety requirements and artifacts, ensuring compliance, and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a System Safety Engineer do?question toggle

    A System Safety Engineer identifies and evaluates hazards in complex systems, recommends ways to reduce risk, and collaborates with teams to incorporate safety into design, testing, and operations.

  • What qualifications are common for System Safety Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek an engineering degree or related technical background, experience with safety or risk analysis, and familiarity with relevant industry standards. Specific requirements vary by role and sector.

  • Which industries hire System Safety Engineers?question toggle

    System Safety Engineers work in industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, automotive, energy, and medical devices, as well as other fields involving safety-critical systems.

  • What skills are useful in a System Safety Engineer role?question toggle

    Useful skills include hazard identification, risk assessment, systems engineering, technical documentation, and communication. Experience with methods such as FMEA and fault tree analysis may also be valued.

  • Where can I find System Safety Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search the System Safety Engineer category to explore available roles and their requirements.