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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$65K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety culture on a mission-critical data center project. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, conduct risk assessments, and implement proactive safety programs ov...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$65K - $130K *

Champion safety excellence by conducting risk assessments and enforcing compliance at diverse construction sites. Leverage your expertise to enhance safety culture and drive proactive initiatives, ens...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of autonomous logistics by ensuring AI/ML safety and performance. Bridge advanced algorithms with stringent safety standards to deploy reliable, driverless commercial vehicles on B2B...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by translating operational needs into rigorous requirements and architectures for cutting-edge avionics software, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the dev...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Create innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, overseeing the lifecycle management and integration of Defense Systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead systems engineering efforts to integrate and sustain advanced Defense Systems for Electronic Warfare, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with DoD standards while collaborating with va...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in supporting IT Service Management initiatives by maintaining and enhancing system infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and collaborating with teams to implement effective tech...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower transformative change by leading systems engineering initiatives that enhance governance, drive modernization, and improve collaboration across mission-critical programs, directly influencing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing IT service management. You'll manage systems, ensure infrastructure reliability, and provide strategic support to optimize operations within a critical military...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion vital Systems Engineering initiatives that enhance governance, drive modernization, and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and delivering...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Engineer quality systems that ensure compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Lead audits, develop metrics, and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality. Collaborate with teams to maintai...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $95K *

Empower project success by coordinating engineering efforts across multiple workstreams. Drive visibility, track deliverables, and resolve issues to ensure timely project execution while supporting te...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Lead the execution of engineering projects by coordinating activities, tracking progress, and resolving issues. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure project commitments are met while developing...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $153K *

Join us in ensuring product excellence as a Senior Quality Control Engineer. You'll lead quality assurance initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement to mee...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing hardware reliability through collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing. Utilize data-driven insights to improve product quality and ensure missio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $243K *

Pioneer innovative test and evaluation strategies, collaborating with government stakeholders to enhance systems engineering practices. Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop actionable solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $243K *

Empower your career by leading advanced systems engineering initiatives. Drive digital transformation through model-based architecting and architecture analysis, collaborating with stakeholders to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $356K *

Play a key role in guiding automotive clients on integrating NVIDIA hardware into safety-critical systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $180K *

Drive project success by managing CPM schedules and controls for data center projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, optimize resources, and mitigate risks while providing c...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$121K - $164K *

Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Join our team to innovate testing techniques for advanced EW and UAS technologies. Collaborate on cross-discipline projects and ensure the reliability of cutting-edge communication systems through rig...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing critical Systems Engineering support in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare projects, ensuring effective col...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Champion parts engineering and reliability assurance for space missions. Lead selection, qualification, and reliability analysis of components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure miss...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead risk management for mission-critical programs, collaborating across teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. This role ensures effective communication and governance within the Ground Enter...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.