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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$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading complex projects, defining requirements, and driving innovative solutions while collaborating with customers and guiding junior engineers t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $240K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining off-road truck safety cases, conducting hazard analyses, and preparing tests. Oversee commissioning readiness and incident management while growing a small...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead a team of engineers to drive innovative projects, engage in hands-on technical work, and ensure seamless operations while managing personnel development and performance appraisals in a dynamic en...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive systems architecture and integration for autonomous vessels, ensuring robust electrical and software performance. Lead reliability testing and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Manage engineering activities for complex information systems, guiding teams in requirements and solutions engineering. Oversee system integration and ensure timely delivery of geospatial intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading systems engineering efforts for training simulations, focusing on integration, verification, and process management within U.S. Navy projects to enhance operational effe...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate workplace safety by implementing effective risk management strategies and compliance measures. Collaborate with teams to enhance health and safety practices, ensuring a secure environment for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K *

Drive safety excellence by leading a team in environmental oversight, incident investigation, and program development. Ensure compliance and enhance safety culture across maintenance, construction, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead field engineering teams to deploy cutting-edge border security technology. Oversee site surveys, testing activities, and infrastructure assessments while ensuring safety and quality across challe...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate aviation safety by leading investigations into helicopter accidents, providing expert analysis on engineering failures, and developing safety recommendations to enhance industry standards and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Optimize environmental management programs by ensuring compliance with regulations, driving sustainability initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance in air, wat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring compliance with DO-178 and DO-254 standards. Collaborate with engineers and certification authorities to enhance software quali...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Shape the future of avionics by leading system development, integration, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, reliability, and performance in defense elec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $245K *

Drive the integration and validation of autonomous software systems, ensuring technical excellence through scalable platform development. Collaborate with multiple teams to enhance capabilities in Har...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock the future of space technology by designing innovative avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop circuit boards and ensure mission success through rigorous testing an...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $144K *

Transform intricate designs into certifiable wire diagrams for VIP aircraft interiors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize advanced electrical design tools, ensuring every project meet...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Empower the future of nuclear safety by leading analytical methods and evaluations for reactor safety compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze core performance and containment, ensuri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of autonomy by leading technical direction in Perception, Prediction, and Planning. As the senior-most contributor, you'll influence cross-stack design and ensure functional architect...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$166K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of autonomous systems by driving innovative solutions in Perception, Prediction, and Planning. Influence the entire autonomy stack while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $170K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for spacecraft, ensuring seamless integration and performance across multiple disciplines while managing technical risks and program re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system performance from design to launch, balancing technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated spacecraft systems, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines. Drive technical execution from architecture to mission operations, balancin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion a culture of safety excellence by leading critical assessments, developing robust safety procedures, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance process safety initiatives and complia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $144K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile programs as a Systems Engineer. You'll evaluate, design, and integrate cutting-edge software algorithms, collaborating with engineers to optimize guida...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.