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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$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of electric aviation by leading product development programs, collaborating across teams, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will ensure ti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $133K *

Elevate your skills in embedded security by tackling complex vulnerabilities and developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance national security through hands-on research and cu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering management. Lead a dynamic team, oversee technical execution, and drive continuous improvement while managing personnel and financial perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects that enhance laboratory design and integration for critical nuclear examinations, ensuring effective collaboration and innovative solutions to...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $238K *

Accelerate progress at the system level by leading cross-functional teams in spacecraft design, requirements management, and fault analysis. Drive integration, verification, and validation activities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to support product quality for advanced geospatial intelligence systems. Collaborate with diverse professionals to verify and validate products against requirements, ensuring high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in automation excellence, guiding technical teams to develop robust programming standards and procedures while leveraging your semiconductor expertise and proficiency in Aveva and Siem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $234K *

Join our dynamic Integrated Intelligence team to develop and implement acquisition strategies that enhance national security through cutting-edge technologies and collaboration with government partner...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $195K *

Lead the charge in high-speed aerodynamic and aerothermal design for next-gen hypersonic systems. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize vehicle performance and support testing efforts, ensuring s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Optimize motor control systems by designing, testing, and documenting power conversion circuitry. Collaborate with teams to drive projects from concept to integration, ensuring timely delivery and adh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on mechanical structure analysis, design support, and quality assurance. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure technical accuracy and develop co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program planning and execution. You'll coordinate schedules, manage budgets, and analyze project impacts while ensuring effective communication with stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as you support the Air Force's modernization efforts through software engineering, collaborating across teams to enhance system performance and mission effectiveness in a dynamic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $284K *

Innovate your career by advancing the design and integration of motion control systems within cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technologies, ensuring operational excellence and safety in an interdiscip...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $284K *

Join a team that's redefining steering systems for autonomous vehicles. You'll lead the development of fail-operational steering architectures, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous testing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of innovative optical system designs, leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance survivability solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive advancements in technology and m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$201K - $220K *

Advance the holistic mission platform integration, ensuring seamless alignment of hardware, software, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver high-perfo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by owning structural design for cutting-edge autonomous aircraft. Collaborate closely with manufacturing and lead the design process from concept to first flight, ensuring in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of autonomous aircraft by owning structural design from concept to first flight. Collaborate closely with manufacturing and lead analysis to ensure optimal performance and compliance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise to support military vessel operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical systems while managing design and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $128K *

Drive the design and support of advanced aircraft launch systems, ensuring efficient operations and technical solutions for naval aviation. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $269K *

Transform the future of defense by leading a team of Systems Engineers in managing the FBM Ground Test Program, ensuring successful pre-production and deployment system testing while collaborating acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $163K *

Transform engineering processes by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards, while driving innovation and continuous improvement in a col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $250K *

Engage in critical systems engineering efforts, analyzing and modernizing authorization services. Collaborate with government representatives to enhance IT infrastructure and ensure effective stakehol...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.