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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$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive functional safety initiatives across teams, ensuring compliance and alignment with industry standards. Collaborate globally to enhance product safety and guide strategic safety policies througho...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$245K - $260K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

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Chantilly, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $200K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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$118K - $158K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $211K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $123K *

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4 days ago

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$103K - $163K *

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$146K - $194K *

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Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $167K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $219K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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$185K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $177K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

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$171K - $288K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.