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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$200K - $250K *

Develop advanced systems engineering solutions by leading requirements governance, interface management, and technical documentation for complex training systems, fostering collaboration to achieve qu...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by contributing to the testing and validation of aerospace systems. Collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive environment to enhance your skills and support crit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Drive innovative Systems Engineering efforts by leading a diverse team, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across mission-critical programs while fostering talent development and process...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $196K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader in Avionics management, driving engineering excellence and talent development. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance technical practices while fostering a culture...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $260K *

Innovate by designing, testing, and integrating advanced mechanical systems for remote piloted aircraft, ensuring reliability and safety through cradle-to-grave ownership while collaborating across mu...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $260K *

Design, build, and test advanced mechanical systems for automated aviation, owning projects from conception to certification. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety-critical aircraft mechanisms an...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in innovating system architecture focused on hardware and software integration. Drive cross-functional decisions and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet evolving custo...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to validating and enhancing vehicle systems, creating comprehensive test strategies, and ensuring robust functionalities through collaboration with cross-functional teams...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion engineering quality by leading strategy and governance to ensure designs meet customer and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration for optimal...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $273K *

Manage engineering teams to drive project success, optimize processes, and ensure compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering efforts with organizational goals while fostering inno...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join the charge in ensuring the reliability of critical electrical and I&C systems. Leverage your expertise to support lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and configuration control at a leading fac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $265K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $137K *

Drive innovation as a Systems Engineer, collaborating across teams to transform national defense capabilities through advanced engineering practices and model-based solutions, ensuring integration and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Lead the charge in integrating enterprise networking and cyber compliance, ensuring secure and resilient communications solutions within defense environments. Collaborate with technical teams and seni...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $123K *

Champion product safety for medical devices by managing certification projects, ensuring compliance with stringent standards, and advancing CSA Group's mission for safer technologies in healthcare env...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $123K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical device safety certification. Leverage your expertise in standards compliance & project management while driving improvements in product evaluations and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence by providing technical support for aircraft and vessel systems. Collaborate on design, testing, and compliance to enhance operational capabilities while ensuring adherence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in structural engineering to ensure the integrity and safety of marine vessels. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support critical naval operations and e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and health. You'll engage in audits, compliance, and training while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure a safe environment in aerospac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and integrate complex software systems using model-based approaches. Leverage your expertise in systems engineering to manage requirements and deliver innovative solutio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Unlock potential by driving the development and integration of complex software systems using model-based approaches in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join us to secure a platform for third-party applications, ensuring compliance and security through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with teams to automate checks, assess risks, and provide actionabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize client compliance engagements by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF standards while driving operational excellence and fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, optimize processes, and implement data-d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Advance your career as a Quality Engineer, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance through data-driven methodologies and Lean Six Sigma principles...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.