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.

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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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$170K - $210K *

Join a team that's enhancing safety for autonomous vehicles by developing innovative offboard monitoring solutions. Collaborate with experts to analyze data, design tools, and ensure the safety of cut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in ensuring safety and reliability for critical defense systems. Provide strategic, technical insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and mitigate risks acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to strategic safety planning by integrating technical solutions with data analysis, managing diverse tasks, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance defense initiatives within a collaborat...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of safety by building a robust EHS program for factory and field operations, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety through practical, actionable standards and training...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring safety in high-energy test environments. You'll lead EHS programs, conduct safety reviews, and collaborate with engineers to maintain compliance and protect pe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of robust systems that protect users and enhance their experience. Collaborate across teams to address complex challenges in real-time, ensuring safety and compliance while dr...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $192K *

Lead functional safety engineering for robotics and autonomous systems. Own the safety lifecycle from risk analysis to compliance, ensuring safe deployment across global markets while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the development of comprehensive Safety Verification Method Plans, ensuring robust technical analyses and verification processes for hazard controls within the Suit Safety Data Package, while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $162K *

Shape the future of automotive safety by leading Functional Safety initiatives. Drive compliance with ISO 26262, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver critical safety artifacts througho...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system safety through rigorous analysis and compliance with industry standards. Lead initiatives in safety engineering, ensuring risks are managed effectively...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance Safety PLC compliance and develop robust control solutions through rigorous auditing and countermeasure strategies, ensuring adherence to industry standards and fosterin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing vehicle safety through occupant performance integration. Lead the development of crashworthiness systems, driving innovation and collaboration across engineer...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer cutting-edge occupant performance systems, ensuring safety and innovation in vehicle design. Lead cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive robust crashworthiness solution...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower safety in aerospace by providing technical evaluations and hazard analyses for NASA Safety Review Panels, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective risk communication to stakehol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $135K *

Unlock potential through advanced nuclear safety analysis, delivering high-quality engineering solutions for power generation utilities while driving innovation and collaboration across multi-discipli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $152K *

Drive flight safety analysis and regulatory compliance for aerospace missions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safety-critical verification and support live operations, ensuring robust method...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of safety engineering in transportation projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety across diverse projects in a...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion functional safety initiatives by managing engineering activities, aligning strategies, and tracking KPIs for projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution and maintain...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $239K *

Lead the charge in advanced survivability systems engineering, applying interdisciplinary collaboration to analyze and test satellite vehicles for space environments throughout their lifecycle...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate safety standards in major light rail projects by leading RAMS and systems assurance initiatives. Drive compliance, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project success from design to ope...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing engineering support for complex systems integration, ensuring compliance with standards while managing interfaces and user requirements. Collaborate on assessments and te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$204K - $252K *

Advance product safety for autonomous vehicles by managing risk assessments, collaborating with experts, and promoting a robust safety culture. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $260K *

Drive functional safety for autonomous vehicle software, ensuring reliability and compliance through safety analysis and requirements derivation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance safety proce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $226K *

Champion risk management and reliability engineering for national security space systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to assess hazards, guide decision-makers, and innovate strategies for evolving...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $226K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on risk management and reliability engineering for national security space systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive innovative solution...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.