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 - $115K *

Oversee compliance and risk management for renewable energy projects, guiding a small team to ensure timely reporting and adherence to NERC standards while enhancing client relationships and driving p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security through innovative tooling. As a Junior Engineer, you'll develop and maintain security solutions, collaborate across teams, and leverage AI to stream...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering management, facilitating industry standards and guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical reports and oversee project execution while drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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

$132K - $251K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive program management for a critical Air Force contract, leading a diverse team to ensure compliance, quality, and performance across multiple global operations while maintaining 24...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering processes by developing verification tools, dashboards, and shared infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality checks and streamline workflows, ensuring efficient s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by providing innovative electrical engineering solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects in grid modernization, mentoring peers while driving excellenc...

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

$106K - $145K *

Join us to lead the development of innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry, ensuring high-quality standards and security practices while collaborating with global teams to solve comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions in healthcare, leading development efforts and collaborating with global teams to create high-quality, secure applications using modern technologies and practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $349K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $242K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by developing innovative architectures and strategies that integrate AI and emerging technologies, enhancing security capabilities across multiple domains while colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $190K *

Innovate in the field of scientific software engineering by leading the design and development of cutting-edge Windows applications that drive advanced atomic force microscopy systems and enhance perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in scalable distributed systems by designing and building a reliability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service health and observability while mentoring f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.