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.

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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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$78K - $98K *

Support our Zero Injury Safety program by ensuring a safe work environment for all team members and visitors. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, conduct safety audits, and manage compliance to pro...

3 days ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Advance quality engineering initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by applying quality principles across design, production, and evaluation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and performance while driving continuo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing aviation quality standards through innovative process improvements and compliance initiatives. Lead cross-functional projects to ensure excellence in manufact...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $150K *

Lead proactive EHS initiatives to enhance safety and compliance across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective contractor management programs, ensuring a robust safe...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Provide expert EHS support while developing contractor safety programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and safety, engage with stakeholders globally, and champion a proactive safety cul...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and compliance. Drive EHS initiatives globally, ensuring best practices while supporting field operations and fostering a strong safety cultu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock automation potential by leading projects from concept to execution, enhancing production efficiency through innovative solutions and hands-on troubleshooting in a dynamic manufacturing environm...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $165K *

Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing safety analysis for a pioneering nuclear fuel recycling facility. Collaborate on hazard evaluations, safety measures, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $269K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic technical leadership and guidance across critical Systems Engineering domains, ensuring effective collaboration and execution of portfolio-level processes to dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $156K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead advanced systems engineering tasks, including requirements engineering, integration, and risk management. Mentor junior engineers while driving project...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $115K *

Empower a proactive safety culture by leading initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing workplace safety programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve environmental per...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $171K *

Unlock potential by applying safety engineering principles to mitigate hazards throughout the system lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant safety requirements a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $103K *

Innovate by enhancing product safety and reliability across diverse engineering initiatives, collaborating with teams on investigations, compliance, and customer support to ensure industry-leading sta...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of nuclear safety by overseeing reactor systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving design improvements to support advanced micro-reactor demonstrato...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Empower the future of naval operations by ensuring accurate AutoCAD drawings for shore installations. Collaborate with experts to enhance C4I capabilities, supporting seamless communication between ta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive system design and integration by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met and security, performance, and compliance standards are upheld throughout the syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize system performance and reliability through design, implementation, and maintenance. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technologies and processes with organizational goals across the syst...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $97K *

Elevate operational excellence by ensuring the reliability and performance of automated systems. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems to susta...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$59K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance safety culture and compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Engage in audits, training, and hazard assessments while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure a sa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$59K - $108K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on safety in aerospace manufacturing. Engage in audits, compliance, and training to foster a culture of safety while collaborating with diverse stakeholder...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Advance the future of strategic defense by leading developmental test planning and execution for the Fleet Ballistic Missile program. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful integration and test...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $117K *

Drive your career with structural design and analysis for advanced aerospace systems, collaborating on innovative projects that ensure the integrity of flight hardware. Engage in testing and contribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $124K *

Inspire a culture of safety by leading HSE initiatives across multiple sites. Collaborate with diverse teams to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and promote continuous improvement in occupational an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.