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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$80K - $140K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leading the design and manufacturing of groundbreaking thermal protection systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance, optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Empower a team of SEIT engineers, balancing management duties with program support. Drive technical excellence and innovation in systems engineering practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading precision cleaning and contamination control initiatives. Drive technical strategy and standards to ensure hardware quality and reliability throughout the manufacturin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Transform engineering projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring technical excellence and innovation while managing cost, schedule, and quality standards. Drive project success through effec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Join a dynamic team to lead medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring successful integration of innovative solutions while managing technical specifications, quality standards, and programmatic func...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful integration of technical solutions while managing cost, schedule, and quality sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Drive medium-sized technical projects, integrating engineering solutions and fostering innovation. Lead cross-functional teams, manage programmatic functions, and ensure projects meet specifications...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the design and development of ruggedized electronics for mission-critical defense and aerospace systems. Drive hardware design lifecycle from concept through testing, ensuring adherence...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $190K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on hardware security for embedded systems. Engage in innovative research, prototype development, and collaborative projects that enhance national...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in a cutting-edge power generation project. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll oversee electrical and instrumentation quality assurance, driving exce...

4 days ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Drive HSSE excellence across operations by ensuring compliance and safety. Lead strategic initiatives for risk management, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in health, safety, and enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...

Montreal, QCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $147K *

Lead the charge in coordinating engineering projects, ensuring timely drawing releases and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams to support program success and operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Shape the future of strategic defense by leading engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and budget goa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Drive project success by orchestrating activities across initiatives, translating technical concepts into actionable plans, and ensuring alignment with cost and schedule targets for optimal project de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Lead the integration of flight software with avionics on satellite programs. Drive software verification, oversee automated test benches, and validate hardware-software interfaces, ensuring mission re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in securing sensitive information by developing and implementing comprehensive security policies and controls across various domains, ensuring compliance and safeguarding operations wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product lifecycle and manufacturing readiness for advanced optical communication systems in aerospace. Collaborate on complex mechanical, optical, and electrical s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $178K *

Elevate your career by leading pre-production and deployment test planning for advanced missile systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful integration and execution of critical defense tec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Transform strategic defense through innovative test planning and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and validation for pre-production and deployment phases...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to integrating and testing advanced systems. Lead I&T activities from concept to certification, collaborating across disciplines to ensure robust, reliable solutions while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development of in-space propulsion systems, overseeing fluid subsystems from design to integration. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal performance and reliability across mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Engineer innovative propulsion systems through the full product lifecycle, from design to integration. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal performance and reliability in space missions, d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative UAV development by integrating software solutions, enhancing flight control systems, and ensuring reliable performance through collaboration and technical problem-solving in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.