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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$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Software Developer, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI platforms. Collaborate across the full stack to create intelligent applications that enhan...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust controls. Guide integrations in DevOps, perform comprehensive assessments, and mentor teams to reduce risks in AWS and mobile in...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$131K - $205K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $195K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $216K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $154K *

Champion the structural design and analysis of solid rocket motors, leading integration and verification efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with engineering specific...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

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

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

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Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $123K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by developing and validating test solutions for server hardware in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring reliability and performance across multiple r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $115K *

Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...

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

$154K - $260K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead and optimize safety initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA and DCSA standards. Drive risk reduction programs, conduct assessments, and manage safety training to fos...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.