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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$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...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

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...

RemoteRemote

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 *

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...

Texas, USRemote

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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

$141K - $236K *

Elevate cybersecurity operations by designing and maintaining secure data solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement access controls, and ensure reliable data ingestion for in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and development of innovative maritime countermeasure systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance naval vessel protection through advanced mechanical engineering s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading safety initiatives across construction projects, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to proactively identify risks and implement s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform safety standards in construction by leading initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with health and environmental policies. Drive organizational change to enhance safety perfor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Champion an innovative Systems Engineer role, collaborating with tech teams and vendors to advance product development, enhance designs, and tackle complex technical challenges in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $168K *

Transform the aerospace manufacturing landscape by developing and validating complex test systems. Ensure comprehensive PCBA and system-level testing across sites, driving excellence and repeatability...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to advanced spacecraft GN&C and mission design by modeling, simulating, and analyzing trajectories to enhance NASA’s Deep Space Logistics missions. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to innovation as you develop custom mechanical systems, perform simulations, and support design processes, ensuring top-tier performance from concept to assembly, with occ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by applying your mechanical engineering skills to enhance project outcomes. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and compliance while contributing to innovative solutions in the...

Saint-bruno, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion safety on-site by conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Collaborate with teams to implement safety measures and respond to risks in dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure safety and health on construction sites, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and implementing safety measures to protect workers during critical recovery efforts...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to lead electrical project execution, influence design strategies, and engage with customers on cutting-edge defense programs throughout the entire project lifecycle...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.