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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$145K - $269K *

Shape the future of strategic defense by managing test programs and leading a team of Systems Engineers. Drive innovation in missile assessment and ensure compliance with technical requirements while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer success by providing expert technical support and training. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product development and ensure seamless customer interactions through effective troubleshoo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $138K *

Drive product quality excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust quality controls, ensuring adherence to standards throughout the product lifecycle while addressing cu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a cross-functional team to develop risk management strategies and refine system requirements, ensuring alignment with federal standards while delivering secure and mission-compliant solutions in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and testing of complex systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop test plans, analyze results, and ensure system performance meets contractual requi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive systems test plans, ensuring integration and performance validation of aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Empower our engineering team by designing and developing test hardware and programs. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for complex electronic systems, ensuring optimal per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $181K *

Transform missile defense capabilities by conducting performance analyses, developing analytical tools, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance system effectiveness and operational readine...

3 weeks ago

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

$94K - $198K *

Join a dynamic team to drive reliability initiatives for spacecraft and launch vehicles, ensuring mission assurance through advanced engineering practices and collaboration across disciplines to enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $167K *

Pioneer safety assurance across the complete product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and robustness in robotic systems. Lead cross-functional collaborations to implement stringent safety protocols and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud hosting for maintenance management. You'll configure, automate, and support a secure environment, ensuring seamless operations and integration while coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with goals, budgets, and quality standards. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while managing risks and fostering con...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $177K *

Lead fire protection engineering services across various sectors, ensuring project success through collaboration, technical guidance, and adherence to codes and standards. Elevate design quality while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $177K *

Manage fire protection engineering services across diverse sectors. Lead project design and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety and performance through innovative solutions, ens...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Systems Engineering, leading a talented group to enhance processes and deliver innovative solutions across projects. Inspire and mentor engineers while en...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as an engineer supporting the development and deployment of critical Ship Control Systems for U.S. Navy submarines, ensuring mission readiness through collaboration and innovatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us to provide mechanical engineering expertise for hypersonic weapons systems, ensuring operational readiness and lifecycle sustainment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the lifecycle sustainment of hypersonic weapons systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with fl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems for maritime countermeasures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and optimize solutions that enhance naval vessel protection against threat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage engineering support for specialized munitions projects, focusing on tactical and strategic planning, project management, and CAD support. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative maritime mechanical systems. Contribute from design to production while ensuring top-notch performance in challenging environments, pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you contribute to designing cutting-edge maritime countermeasure systems. This role empowers you to engage in all lifecycle phases, applying mechanical principles in a collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower the future of aerial threat systems by managing engineering efforts, supporting UAS programs, and ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software throughout the systems engineering life...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Execute innovative electrical engineering solutions within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. Influence program strategies while actively engaging with customers on critical projects for ARMY and def...

Reposted 2 weeks 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.