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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$113K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced mechanical systems in a dynamic aerospace environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $156K *

Lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple projects to deliver innov...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading requirements and verification engineering for a next-gen MILSATCOM system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive requirements flow-down and valida...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Drive progress at the forefront of product integration, leading a dynamic team to enhance testing and integration processes while ensuring adherence to Agile principles and delivering exceptional resu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standards and implement effectiv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $166K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a diverse team, managing project execution, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective planning and collaboration. Mentor junior engineers while overs...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$178K - $331K *

Champion innovation by leading systems engineering efforts across diverse programs, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions that meet...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $294K *

Empower innovation by leading engineering projects that modernize the C-130J. Collaborate with a high-performing team to drive process optimization and ensure the delivery of safe, effective solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$178K - $331K *

Champion the design and delivery of advanced satellite communication systems. Lead the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test team to ensure successful execution of technical requirements, risk ma...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security for mission-critical software. Collaborate with developers to identify vulnerabilities and integrate security into the development lifecycle, ensuri...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading cybersecurity efforts for US Navy systems. Drive the Risk Management Framework process, ensuring compliance and security for afloat and ashore operations while managing...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead systems integration and architecture development for propulsion control systems, ensuring alignment with requirements and verification methods while mentoring engineers and driving cross-function...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform propulsion turbine engine control systems by leading integration, driving architecture, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across functions to ensure customer-focused solutions and agile d...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $162K *

Unlock potential by leading system engineering efforts across diverse aerospace projects. Collaborate with teams to design, validate, and support radar altimeter systems, ensuring compliance and excel...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $162K *

Shape the future of radar systems as a Lead Systems Engineer, providing technical leadership, developing technology roadmaps, and engaging with customers to capture new opportunities while mentoring t...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $187K *

Engineer cutting-edge radar systems by providing technical leadership, developing technology roadmaps, and engaging with customers to capture new opportunities while mentoring future talent and foster...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the modernization and enhancement of Performance and Operability tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and continuous process improvements in engine devel...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $141K *

Drive impactful solutions as a Systems Engineer, adeptly integrating systems and addressing complex challenges to enhance mission outcomes in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive engineering projects, enhance producibility, and resolve technical challenges in the commercial fan blade production process, ensuring alignment with b...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $142K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of signal processing and geolocation systems. Lead requirements development, system architecture, and risk mitigation in a dynamic R&D environment, collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading technical projects in vehicle safety engineering. Collaborate across teams to optimize structural performance and post-crash integrity, ensuring compliance with safety stan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading technical projects in vehicle safety engineering, focusing on structural performance and post-crash integrity. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality simulations a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $130K *

Engage with cutting-edge cloud technologies to ensure system health, security, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage infrastructure, automate processes, and drive operational excell...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $112K *

Oversee coordination with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, manage technical baselines, and ensure project milestones are met while navigating technical, schedule, and cost constraint...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive software innovation by developing GUIs, embedded software, and lab infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems and optimize workflows while shaping a dynamic engineering environm...

3 weeks 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.