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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$70K - $130K *

Partner with us to support all phases of Delivery Operations, engaging in MTE activities across various operations. Thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities while ensuring miss...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance through-life support solutions for advanced training systems. Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams to ensure capabilities are maintainable and sustainable th...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $135K *

Champion complex transit projects by leading systems engineering efforts, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness of advanced communication and control systems across multiple domains...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $135K *

Deliver innovative transit solutions by leading systems engineering teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring seamless integration of advanced communication and control systems for enhanced opera...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive quality, cost, and schedule targets while ensuring safety and production standards are met. Foster collaboratio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to lead occupational safety and human factors initiatives, ensuring compliance and enhancing performance across airline operations. Drive risk management, training, and policy deve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $210K *

Advance your career by owning the structural analysis for a cutting-edge deployable spacecraft antenna. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance and compliance while leading model-test correlation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Join us to develop advanced superconducting component layouts, automate design processes, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive high-performance designs for silicon spin quantum computing. Y...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $121K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and compliance. Define mission assurance processes, assess risks, and monitor program performance to guarantee successful project outcomes...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance production efficiency and implement con...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by optimizing manufacturing processes through data analysis, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive efficiency and implement impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $123K *

Advance robotic systems engineering by developing simulation software and tools for space exploration. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance flight operations and ensure safe command validation f...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $193K *

Advance the science of safe autonomy by integrating control theory with robotics. Collaborate with top scientists to validate research on dynamic robots, ensuring safe operation around humans through...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$116K - $141K *

Contribute to the design and development of advanced electromechanical systems, leading complex mechanical architecture and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous analysis and testing in high-s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Empower a multidisciplinary team to drive test infrastructure and system integration, ensuring technical excellence and project success through collaboration, risk management, and innovative solutions...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Advance automotive cybersecurity by evaluating security requirements, developing concepts, and supporting implementation. Collaborate globally to enhance vehicle protection against evolving threats in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $201K *

Join a team that's redefining power engineering for the AI era. Lead functional safety processes from design to production, collaborating across disciplines to ensure compliance and innovation in powe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing mechanical systems by conducting structural analysis and testing, optimizing designs, and directly engaging with hardware from concept to deployment in dynamic envir...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $153K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving installation and support for cross-domain systems globally. Collaborate with teams to integrate solutions, enhance security, and deliver exceptiona...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Engineer reliable cloud infrastructure while shaping our team culture. Design, build, and scale services on AWS, enhance observability, and improve developer experience on a small, agile team focused...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career as a Quality Systems Engineer, leading innovation in high-volume manufacturing. Drive quality assurance practices, enhancing compliance and efficiency while shaping operational...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading safety and security initiatives for transit projects nationwide. Drive risk management, compliance, and safety culture while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$158K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. As an Application Support Engineer, you'll analyze complex software issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and d...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's enhancing security solutions. Collaborate on design, support project implementation, and ensure compliance through innovative system integration. Elevate your engineering career wit...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Engage as a vital technical integrator, enhancing secure communications systems in defense environments while bridging networking, virtualization, and compliance challenges to optimize mission success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.