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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$154K - $209K *

Lead structural analysis initiatives, mentoring engineers to ensure robust strength analyses of metallic and composite components, while collaborating across teams to deliver integrated engineering so...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering embedded hardware security solutions, developing tamper-protected microelectronics for the DoD. Collaborate with experts to assess vulnerabilities and create innovative p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of quality initiatives and drive process improvements across hardware and software deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $190K *

Join a team that's empowering the U.S. Air Force's Big Safari mission by providing expert mission engineering support for advanced Electromagnetic Battle Management systems and enhancing cross-platfor...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $172K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality for critical defense programs, overseeing quality management throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving compliance with industry...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Unlock quality assurance excellence by leading engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing product reliability for critical Army programs. Collaborate with teams to driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of space launch systems by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across cross-functional teams while driving modernizat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive system modernization and digital transformation for space launch ranges. Lead cross-functional teams in defining architecture, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality solutions to enhan...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive modernization efforts for space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through systems architecture, integration, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $118K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with teams to develop advanced systems architecture and requirements for cutting-edge flight technologies, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and enhancing sys...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $101K *

Drive innovation in unmanned systems by collaborating with design teams and engineers. Engage in all development stages, from requirements definition to validation, while utilizing diverse engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of safety and compliance by leading complex HSE programs across multiple project sites. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure risk mitigation while mentoring teams and implemen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform airworthiness certification processes by leading technical planning and compliance efforts for diverse air vehicle platforms, ensuring systematic realization of customer objectives throughou...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $156K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop system concepts and architectures for innovative space applications, employing Model Based Systems Engineering to enhance system performance and compliance thr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance control software for complex power conversion systems. This hands-on role requires model-based control software expertise and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure relia...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $250K *

Transform complex systems into streamlined solutions by leveraging your expertise in SAN, Cisco, and VMware technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance security and optimize storage infrastructure...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Champion the development and maintenance of secure, scalable back-end systems, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Innovate in the design and development of U.S. Navy Navigation Systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Lead hybrid system integration from concept to deployment while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of avionics displays through systems integration and development. Leverage your expertise to create cutting-edge solutions and collaborate with cross-functiona...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a skilled team in the development and support of critical Crew Systems, ensuring technical execution and lifecycle management across multiple business lines...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K *

Drive advanced weapon-system capabilities by analyzing targeting data, optimizing employment strategies, and supporting integration efforts for the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile–Nuclear program. Collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize fleet reliability and maintenance effectiveness by transforming data into actionable insights, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of automated flight by designing and testing critical flight control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve flight operations, ensuring safety and pe...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative technology solutions by assessing customer needs. Collaborate with clients to create effective Security, VMS, and Access Control systems that meet industry standards and exceed expec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace technology by designing high-speed embedded electronics for space hardware. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate and ensure reliability in extreme environ...

1 week ago

  •   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.