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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$210K - $225K *

Transform engineering culture by empowering teams to excel, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Leverage your technical acumen to lead strategic initiatives and elevate team performance w...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support for enterprise customers. You'll own escalations, advocate for clients, and build scalable processes while collaborating with engineering to enhance our...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $231K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your technical expertise to drive customer success in IoT solutions. Engage with diverse industries, providing tailored support and fostering relationships that enh...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $118K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $173K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $339K *

Drive the product strategy for GenAI safety, ensuring AI systems are safe, fair, and trustworthy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and translate policies into product requirem...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $154K *

Join our team to oversee supplier activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality standards through effective monitoring, inspection, and evaluation. Contribute to project success by identifying...

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Yesterday

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

$162K - $211K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at digital modernization initiatives by leading human-centered product design. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create AI-enabled experi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $207K *

Join a team that's transforming risk data into actionable insights. Lead analytics and decision support initiatives, manage delivery roadmaps, and enhance team capabilities to drive effective risk man...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $234K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $140K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of a fully distributed engineering team, driving delivery, quality, and growth while fostering a culture of communication and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional p...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive bus...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $225K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative algorithms for autonomous vehicle motion planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust software solutions that ensure safe and efficient...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $92K *

Help us enhance security protocols by developing essential documentation and supporting assessments. Collaborate with a dedicated cyber security team to ensure compliance and effective implementation...

Pittsfield, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $115K *

Innovate testing strategies and enhance software quality through automated and manual verification. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and optimize processes while leveraging AWS and full-s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform complex network systems by leading design, implementation, and support efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructures and ensure compliance with cybers...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $175K *

Shape and enhance the global Quality Management System for medical devices by driving compliance, governance, and continuous improvement while leading a dedicated team across multiple sites to meet re...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.