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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$86K - $129K *

Innovate full-stack applications and data solutions, enhancing engineering efficiency in a collaborative Agile environment, while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and tools to meet mission objecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering support for the AUKUS program, managing integration plans for submarine combat systems, and collaborating across international defense efforts to enhance mili...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense engineering process, collaborating with senior officials and the engineering community to ensure successful design, funding, and product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $152K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence for unit substation design, guiding complex engineering solutions while mentoring peers and ensuring alignment across teams to drive operational success and cus...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $138K *

Shape the future of engineering leadership by managing Nacelle and Engine programs, enhancing designs, and orchestrating cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation across...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Lead engineering programs, manage teams, and drive innovative solutions in Nacelle and Engine Build Up projects while collaborating with cross-functional groups and overseeing deliverables to meet tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting national security through engineering excellence. Contribute to the Sentinel program by managing requirements and performing architectural duties to ensure s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced manufacturing processes for modular nuclear reactors. Leverage your expertise in engineering to optimize production methods, mentor others, and drive continuous...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures for enterprise systems, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency through systematic analysis and integration of security protocols and methodo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $204K *

Lead the charge in developing critical software applications, executing all phases of the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $249K *

Lead the transition of RAPCON-X prototype programs into operational success. Provide engineering leadership, integration coordination, and risk management while enhancing next-gen ISR capabilities for...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

Support the Customer by facilitating project management and communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to track action items, manage schedules, and prepare documentation. Engage in dynamic environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative solutions meet stringent requirements and drive pr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $260K *

Partner with us to lead the technical vision and execution of spacecraft systems, overseeing architecture, cross-functional teams, and risk management from concept through launch to ensure mission suc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Unlock potential by driving system integration and analysis across all phases of product development. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to translate customer requirements into effective solut...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leading systems integration and verification efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery of advanced hypersonic systems while managing technical challe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Drive technical planning and system integration to deliver effective solutions. Collaborate across all product lifecycle stages, ensuring customer requirements are met within technical, schedule, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Help us drive innovation by performing technical planning and system integration for complex aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with requirements and fostering collaboration across engineering dis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that shapes the future of innovative mechanical systems by owning the design and implementation of HVAC, plumbing, and piping standards that drive groundbreaking industrial projects and en...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives excellence in SUBSAFE compliance and material control processes. You’ll lead accountability for ensuring certified processes, documentation, and audit readiness for submarine s...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $235K *

Lead the charge in integrating Integrated Surety Architectures with the Mobile Guardian Transporter system, navigating complex challenges and collaborating across multiple teams to ensure successful p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Champion the integration and testing of avionics systems, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate across teams to develop and execute test procedures, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Contribute to the development and execution of test plans, ensuring effective evaluation of systems for a Department of War customer. Collaborate with teams to assess technologies and support innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on testing innovative weapon systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance national security and s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and maintaining robust systems that protect critical data and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable security solutions and automate i...

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.