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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$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development of advanced aerospace actuation systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to testing and i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$57K - $108K *

Transform the future at a leading defense firm by designing innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to enhance production processes and ensure quality in Shipboard Effe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$57K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative mechanical solutions in precision control systems. Collaborate with engineers to design and develop cutting-edge technologies for ground, sea, and air vehicl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $119K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive hardware testing, ensuring quality and reliability through innovative solutions across all program phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative control systems in a collaborative environment. You'll manage complex engineering challenges, mentor junior staff, and drive high-quality outcomes in aerospac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a team in developing cutting-edge control systems. Guide engineers through complex challenges, enhance technical standards, and collaborate globally to ensure high-qua...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative control systems as a Senior Controls Engineer, leading design and implementation for diverse electrical projects. Shape automation solutions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure com...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the engineering design of hydraulic structures, oversee project management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower and dam safety projects while ensuring compliance with regul...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources and dam safety. As a pivotal contributor, you'll lead projects, foster client relationships, and mentor emerging engineers while collaborating...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality assurance in steel and concrete fabrication. As a Project Engineer, you'll manage QA projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure compliance with standards wh...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Manage aircraft interface definition and integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines. Drive high-lift system integration and coordinate technical closure with partners to enhance e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing electric aviation by integrating aircraft systems and ensuring seamless interface closure across disciplines. Leverage your expertise to drive technical solutions an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $125K *

Innovate aircraft systems integration by defining interfaces and ensuring closure across disciplines. Collaborate with partners to resolve conflicts and support verification planning, driving progress...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by developing engineered estimates and budgets for security systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while leveraging your expertise in elec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $92K *

Contribute to engineering efforts by analyzing structural data, supporting airworthiness evaluations, and optimizing processes under senior guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $149K *

Help us optimize fire protection engineering during the construction of a critical facility. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee contractor compliance, and enhance your technical skills in a dynam...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 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.