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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Champion safety excellence by overseeing construction site operations, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Foster a positive safety culture while implementing sa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing innovative aerospace systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation technology. Your expertise will shape the...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming innovative software prototypes into robust, operational systems. Drive full-stack development, ensure data security, and support mission-critical applications in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$58K - $108K *

Unlock potential by enhancing production-test processes and systems. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot test methods, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead safety initiatives and compliance programs across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to MSHA and OSHA regulations. Foster a proactive safety culture while managing risk assessments, training, inc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's advancing next-generation propulsion systems for the Navy. Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to create and refine technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $108K *

Advance quality objectives by programming AOI equipment and supporting cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and compliance with standards. Collaborate to drive continuous improvement and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Drive quality excellence in the suits value stream by leading supplier audits, managing quality systems, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in advancing our Zero Injury Safety program across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety through training, audits, and collaboration with p...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $130K *

Lead and coordinate the integration of complex aircraft systems, ensuring compliance and technical excellence across all phases of design, certification, and fleet sustainment. Collaborate cross-funct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to drive systems engineering excellence in Army Aviation programs. Leverage your expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to ensure requirements traceability, conduct analyses...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex digital design projects, overseeing architecture development, and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams from concept to delivery...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative digital designs and architectures. Oversee a design team through all phases of hardware delivery, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across discip...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Drive innovation in hypersonic propulsion systems as a senior engineer, leading design, analysis, and testing efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for ne...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $135K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity initiatives by supporting C4ISR security engineering and risk management activities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system security and ensure compliance ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Empower mission-critical defense initiatives by supporting cybersecurity and information systems security engineering efforts, ensuring robust security posture and compliance across C4ISR systems whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Advance the development of automated test solutions by overseeing system analysis, integration, and validation processes. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance with industry standards wh...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $237K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative mechanical solutions for rugged environments, overseeing the full design cycle from concept to delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle com...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $237K *

Invent innovative mechanical solutions to complex challenges, guiding projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and prototype state-of-the-art systems for a...

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  •   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.