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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $140K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in Zero Trust security, optimizing Zscaler environments and integrating with enterprise systems. Collaborate with federal stakeholders to enhance security posture...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $176K *

Help us design and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while collaborating with agile teams to enhance performance and reliability in a multi-cloud environment. Drive automation and leverag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety and quality standards; administer the Risk Program and conduct audits, assessments, and training. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and imp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety through data analysis, audits, and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements in EHR software and support quality initiatives to ensu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of implementation science as a Senior Program Analyst, driving quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives. Manage processes, databases, and reporting to enhance projec...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$228K - $314K *

Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $205K *

Engage in high-impact enterprise deployments, leading customer projects from kickoff to closure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the Zero Trust Exchange platf...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the commissioning process for multiple data center projects, ensuring all systems are tested and operational. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client specifications and maintain compliance...

Quanah, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise systems through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration. Ensure the reliability and performance of critical IT applications in di...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...

Canton, OHRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $166K *

Drive the integrated risk management and quality framework for IT deployments, ensuring effective risk identification, mitigation, and quality assurance across workstreams while producing insightful d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $190K *

Transform customer security strategies by collaborating with sales teams to identify needs, demonstrate solutions, and educate partners on best practices, ensuring organizations are safeguarded agains...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced materials modeling tools for gas turbine engines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and drive innovatio...

East Hartford, CTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a top-tier Sales Engineering team to drive complex cybersecurity solutions. Partner with key stakeholders, leverage your expertise in AI-driven security, and cultivate relationships to redefine e...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $155K *

Unlock potential by joining a high-functioning team to design and enhance TTWCS software, ensuring critical functionality and user experience within advanced DoD weapon systems. Bring your extensive s...

Fredericksburg, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead field operations on government and infrastructure projects nationwide. Oversee construction activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality control for s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security standards by leading bug bounty programs, conducting audits, and enhancing software supply chain security. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that protect users and en...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering b...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and secure next-gen infrastructure while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a diverse team, automate security practices, and mitigate risks through innovative solutions to uphold...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.