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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$105K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in aerospace engineering. You'll oversee critical quality assurance processes, collaborate on safety assessments, and support manufacturing activities...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Optimize quality assurance processes for aerospace projects, ensuring compliance with NASA standards. Collaborate with teams to assess documentation, develop metrics, and support manufacturing phases...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced digital engineering practices to enhance mission-oriented capabilities, fostering collaboration and innovation across systems for defense initiatives and ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $150K *

Contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of complex mechanical systems for defense and aerospace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable hardware meets stringent standards f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $123K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative mobile shelter systems, integrating mechanical subsystems, and ensuring compatibility for defense projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver effectiv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance systems engineering initiatives by supporting PMO with critical documentation, data gathering, and analysis. Collaborate on requirements verification and lifecycle planning to enhance project...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $120K *

Transform aircraft development by executing structural analysis, defining load paths, and ensuring design credibility. Collaborate across teams to document and communicate technical findings, enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $120K *

Unlock innovative structural analysis methods to support aircraft development, ensuring credible design load paths and sizing. Collaborate across teams to document and communicate technical findings...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative aircraft development by performing structural analysis, defining load paths, and ensuring design credibility. Collaborate across teams to document and communicate technical fi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Transform quality assurance in a pioneering nuclear energy company, ensuring compliance and safety while driving innovation and operational efficiency. Shape the future of quality systems with risk-in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative maritime countermeasure systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and test mechanical components. Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $107K *

Engage in innovative aerospace design by creating and revamping 3-D CAD models, collaborating on projects from concept to prototype, and applying engineering principles to solve complex challenges...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Build and lead a world-class security assurance team, defining governance frameworks and overseeing end-to-end validation of security in complex, safety-critical systems. Champion proactive resilience...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform security in space communications by leading a multi-disciplinary team, defining assurance strategies, and ensuring the highest standards of security architecture and testing across embedded...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $153K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering excellence for complex spacecraft and payload products. Drive all stages of product design, from requirements to launch, ensuring compliance and innovation in hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $136K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of spacecraft design! As a Structures Design Engineer, you'll oversee the development of cutting-edge structures, generate detailed drawings, and drive innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $255K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced satellite architectures, leading the design and integration of complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for next...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative systems engineering solutions by leveraging MBSE methodologies and hardware/software interface expertise. Collaborate across disciplines to support complex system architecture, inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $160K *

Advance our Zero Injury Safety Program by developing and enhancing safety policies, conducting training, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across multiple pr...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Drive product safety and component engineering for power supply solutions, ensuring compliance with global standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate components, manage certificati...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the security of Operational Technology networks that support critical launch and production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust security solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Empower your career by developing advanced AI modules that enhance safety and risk analysis. Collaborate on statistical evaluations and deliver insights through dynamic dashboards while ensuring data...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $119K *

Transform your career by ensuring quality standards in engineering processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across functions to deliver exceptional products that meet c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $152K *

Take ownership of innovative mechanical designs for low and medium voltage power distribution systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver custom solutions, ensuring technical excellenc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.