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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $95K *

Explore structural analysis to support advanced composites and metallic systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to execute design, testing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with standards wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Optimize structural analysis processes to support design and manufacturing of advanced aerospace components. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance with engineering sta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Invent innovative solutions as a Ground Systems Integration Engineer, managing complex software and hardware integration for critical space programs. Drive full life cycle support, ensuring seamless o...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of avionics by leading system architecture and design, ensuring seamless integration and compliance. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance pilot experi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $117K *

Elevate your career by leading complex software and firmware projects. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver high-quality solutions, mentor engineers, and drive innovation...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leading complex software and firmware projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with teams to shape product architecture while mentoring engineers and driving inn...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Engineer mission success by leading analysis and design for Dream Chaser flight operations. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring seamless mission execution from our contr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $114K *

Lead the charge in integrating complex systems, ensuring seamless functionality across diverse subsystems. Drive test planning, execution, and anomaly resolution while collaborating with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Unlock your potential as a project engineer, leading a dynamic team in missile control systems. Collaborate with Navy partners and drive project success while enhancing your career through mentorship...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Transform risk management across a complex federal infrastructure program by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks while driving best practices for effective program execution and compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for a major platform program, ensuring rigorous management of architecture, requirements, and verification from concep...

Mirabel, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower systems engineering excellence by designing, integrating, and sustaining mission systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational capabilities while providing lifecycle support and condu...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $300K *

Shape the future of simulation software by developing robust frameworks and enhancing performance for safety-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and mentor pe...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $300K *

Lead the development of a scalable simulation software framework, enhancing performance and flexibility for safety-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project decisions...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of simulation software by leading the development of a robust framework for safety-critical systems, enhancing performance and flexibility while collaborating with cross-functiona...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $136K *

Unlock potential by implementing mission assurance plans to ensure quality and compliance across programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical issues and enhance product relia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Drive quality and mission assurance for a key production program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement while managing risks and enhan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality assurance in complex electro-mechanical systems. Ensure adherence to high standards, drive improvements, and collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and compliance whil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $180K *

Drive impactful investigations by applying your expertise in human factors and safety consulting. Engage with diverse industries, utilizing your skills to enhance safety standards, conduct thorough re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $204K *

Drive the design and integration of advanced electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications, ensuring safety and performance while mentoring engineering teams and fostering cross-funct...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $276K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions. Drive project execution from design to certification, ensuring alignment with technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $276K *

Champion the engineering execution of complex in-flight entertainment and connectivity projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, develop strategies, and ensure technical solutions meet customer and qual...

Reposted 1 week 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.