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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$101K - $145K *

Drive the success of infrastructure projects by managing engineering processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and optimizing collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project goals e...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$218K - $327K *

Accelerate progress at developing next-gen autonomy systems, leading hardware/software architecture, defining requirements, and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards while collaborating...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$218K - $327K *

Transform the future of autonomy systems by leading cross-functional collaboration, defining requirements, and ensuring robust safety architecture for next-gen L3/L2+ vehicles. Join us to shape the ev...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$218K - $327K *

Elevate the next generation of autonomous vehicle systems by defining requirements, collaborating on architecture, and ensuring safety. Contribute your expertise to high-level systems engineering and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading Electrical Engineering teams to deliver innovative aircraft interior solutions. Oversee design, certification, and integration processes while ensuring quality, budget, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aircraft interiors by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team. Drive innovative design solutions, ensure quality and compliance, and foster talent development while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring nuclear safety through the development and implementation of Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) and oversight of critical safety strategies, ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, collaborating within an Agile Scrum team to analyze data, develop algorithms, and enhance missile threat prediction capabilities. Your expertise will...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Software Engineer, supporting critical testing and integration tasks for advanced microprocessor systems. Collaborate on software testing, scripting, and hardware/software int...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration of EHS principles in design and R&D, ensuring safety in high hazard environments. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and enhance employee h...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $219K *

Elevate cybersecurity standards by driving compliance and resilience in product security throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement security controls and conduct...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $155K *

Design impactful electrical systems for train control modernization, ensuring compliance with national codes. Lead multiple projects while delivering advanced engineering solutions and managing comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing custom automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced electromechanical systems, ensuring quality and safety. Drive innovation in fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform mechanical systems at the Critical Assembly Facility by providing lifecycle technical ownership, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance through collaboration with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer embedded solutions in avionics. Lead full software development lifecycle for real-time systems, delivering high-performance, fault-tolerant applications across diverse domains including air an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative mechanical design and development, driving solutions for complex engineering challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance criteria are met while foste...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative mechanical solutions by designing and analyzing advanced systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance criteria and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in critical engineering projects supporting the US Navy's missile systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance existing infrastructure, ensuring mission readiness and operational excelle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

Optimize security in software development by collaborating with teams to embed best practices, assess vulnerabilities, and enhance application safety. Engage in code reviews and threat modeling to ens...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $241K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of national security through innovative software solutions. As a key leader, you'll manage integration and testing efforts, ensuring mission success while collabo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Empower a diverse engineering team by overseeing mission modeling projects and enhancing system engineering capabilities. Drive collaboration across programs while developing innovative solutions to a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a key leadership role to shape engineering strategy and operational performance in a growing GMP pharmaceutical facility, driving modernization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to enhance weapons performance analysis and database management, ensuring effective integration of technology into WMD/HDBT programs while supporting decision-making throug...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in mechanical integration for innovative rail projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop systems, ensure compliance, and supervise design teams in a dynamic environme...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.