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.

Find System Safety Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Champion a global HSEQ strategy, fostering compliance and quality across operational regions while developing a proactive safety culture and optimizing customer service delivery in the solar and stora...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by providing expert E175 engineering support, analyzing technical problems, coordinating maintenance solutions, and delivering training to enhance operational excellence and client...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $235K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $125K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $182K *

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Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $285K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring our cloud infrastructure is reliable and scalable. You will build, operate, and enhance production systems using Kubernetes, AWS, and automation, making an impac...

San Mateo, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering high voltage engineering projects, overseeing complex substation and interconnection initiatives while ensuring successful execution and fostering collaboration among div...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative structural design solutions for utility projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environmen...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$229K - $258K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $191K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Empower secure software delivery by designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing cloud-native product security, and implementing best practices in software supply chain security. Collab...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $118K *

Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leading initiatives to enhance IT solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information assets while driving secure business growth throug...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $106K *

Champion advanced testing and engineering support for healthcare systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$182K - $212K *

Drive innovative solutions in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with experts to ensure quality and compliance in rail vehicle procurement a...

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3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $200K *

Partner with us to develop groundbreaking simulation products, focusing on AI and robotics. Engage with customers to shape product roadmaps, create prototypes, and enhance integration within the simul...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of industrial control systems by leading the development and implementation of sophisticated electrical and control solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.