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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$110K - $130K *

Champion safety excellence by leading ISO 45001 implementation, developing OHS policies, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance safety in equipment and facility design. Drive compliance a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advanced systems engineering efforts, leveraging 20 years of expertise to drive complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and innovatio...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate with us to develop advanced vehicle localization architectures and autonomous navigation solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and ensure reliability in real-w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $146K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI and robotics. Collaborate on innovative projects, enhance autonomous systems, and support cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment focused on rea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

Elevate your career by providing critical Nuclear Criticality Safety expertise. Collaborate with teams, conduct evaluations, and mentor others while ensuring safety in a dynamic nuclear facility envir...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, integrating and validating complex systems while managing performance metrics and ensuring supportability. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $145K *

Develop innovative mechanical designs for aircraft instrumentation, ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance system integration and quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of safety in Oil & Gas projects by driving compliance, fostering a proactive culture, and collaborating with teams to ensure effective risk management and project execution across all...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and integration of complex defense and aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system functionality, manage requirements, and enhance reliability thro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $163K *

Drive the integration and testing of complex electronic systems, ensuring seamless functionality from design to installation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans and execute...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $157K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence for aerospace electronics. Drive inspection, testing, and compliance processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliabi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $141K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading teams to design, develop, and implement innovative systems. Ensure high-quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and maintaining strong rela...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Lead engineering teams to execute complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely delivery while collaborating across disciplines and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading cybersecurity efforts for classified systems. Drive the implementation of security frameworks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape the future of classifie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $242K *

Drive global homologation strategies to ensure compliance across markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design-for-compliance principles, manage certification processes, and ove...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $242K *

Drive global homologation strategies to ensure compliance across markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design-for-compliance principles and manage certification processes for R...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and integrating complex hybrid systems, overseeing the full development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in nuclear quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing supplier evaluation, and overseeing training programs. Your expertise will ensure rigorous inspection standar...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring health and safety compliance at a major airport project. Collaborate with contractors, conduct audits, and provide expert guidance to enhance safety measures and mitigate r...

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4 days ago

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

$146K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance sensor integration across multiple agencies, ensuring seamless communication and functionality. Contribute to the system development lifecycle while supporting critical...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Engineer, driving innovative design and development for unmanned systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge electronic warfare and ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $214K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Systems Engineer, providing Tier III IT support across diverse technologies. Lead and mentor engineers, resolve complex issues, and enhance operational efficiency while e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $153K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare safety cultures by applying High Reliability Organization principles, enhancing patient trust, and driving data-driven process improvements across clinical s...

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  •   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.