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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$95K - $115K *

Innovate in aerospace engineering by developing key performance parameters and supporting advanced systems design for space exploration and scientific discovery. Join a team dedicated to pioneering fu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $155K *

Transform avionics systems through collaborative integration and testing, ensuring seamless functionality across diverse subsystems. Drive innovation in unmanned aerial technology while enhancing vehi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge avionics architectures for diverse missions. Leverage your expertise in command and data handling to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integrat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Advance avionics architectures for diverse missions, ensuring seamless integration of command and data handling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support mis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading process safety initiatives and risk assessments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate PHAs and LOPAs, ensuring thorough documentation and clear communicat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Create real-time user interface applications for automated aircraft systems, collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers. Lead the design and implementation to enhance pilot experiences, ensuring s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining space propulsion systems by leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, interfacing with customers, and ensuring mission success from concept to operations in a dynami...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry by providing technical leadership in electrical and controls systems, ensuring compliance and innovation across multiple sites while c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace technology through innovative systems engineering. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, driving efficiency and safety in aviation with your expertis...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $200K *

Shape reliable autonomous systems through performance verification, failure analysis, and integration. Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, analyze data, and ensure product integrity...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $130K *

Drive safety and environmental excellence by integrating compliance into design, assessing risks, and developing strategies to ensure regulatory adherence throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate wi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $160K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AWS infrastructure. You'll solve complex challenges, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while promoting an inclusive...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead quality management and safety initiatives, driving compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, ensure safety standards, and foster a culture o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $178K *

Lead the charge in managing and executing complex system integration projects, ensuring technical specifications and customer requirements are met while navigating cost and schedule constraints. Drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $110K *

Oversee the maintenance and repair of aircraft ejection seats and life support systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Utilize technical data and tools to perform inspections and record ac...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by supporting project management through scheduling, vendor coordination, and quality control. Play a key role in ensuring project success while enhancing communication and docum...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $125K *

Contribute to the testing and validation of aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with requirements. Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and document Verificatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $125K *

Elevate aerospace innovation by contributing to testing and validation efforts. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and reliability of systems, while applying engineering pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $175K *

Lead innovative systems engineering efforts to support diverse acquisition activities for national security and commercial space programs, ensuring effective lifecycle management and operational succe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Optimize interdisciplinary design and integration of complex aerospace systems. Serve as a key technical advisor, ensuring sound solutions and schedules while balancing technical needs with business c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Champion the technical execution of UCS Re-architecture IR&D, managing cost, schedule, and performance while aligning investments with strategic goals. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $252K *

Explore innovative safety solutions for AI models, focusing on robust defenses against critical misuse. Collaborate in a dynamic team to develop and implement advanced mitigations, ensuring safe deplo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $122K *

Innovate your career by leading complex systems engineering projects, integrating advanced technologies for military platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product lifecycle activities a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future by leading systems engineering efforts across all lifecycle stages, ensuring seamless integration and performance of complex systems while translating customer needs into effective so...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $93K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by driving compliance, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

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  •   Less than 5 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.