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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $148K *

Drive environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives at a complex defense development facility, collaborating with various teams to ensure regulatory adherence while managing waste and implem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in advancing structural dynamics for next-gen aircraft. Drive model integration, risk management, and dynamic analysis while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer, leading innovative analyses for advanced aircraft. Drive technical ownership in structural dynamics, ensuring safety and performance thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $155K *

Drive advanced structural dynamics for aircraft, integrating vibration and aeroelastic models. Lead analysis, establish methods, and manage dynamic risks across multidisciplinary teams to revolutioniz...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading complex mechanical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and mentoring teams. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-performance solutions in mission...

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

$82K - $172K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams on complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely execution while collaborating with senior leadership and maintaining strong client...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by developing cutting-edge flight software for embedded systems. Collaborate on high-impact projects, ensuring robust software solutions for NASA's A...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise in electrical system protection and control. Engage in design, testing, and maintenance of SCADA systems and protective relaying schemes for transmiss...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's advancing simulation-based training systems, where you'll support integration and troubleshooting in a dynamic environment, enhancing operator readiness through hands-on experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engineer safety protocols and oversee compliance on construction projects. Lead training, incident investigations, and promote a culture of safety to minimize risks and ensure a secure work environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Elevate manufacturing capabilities by integrating and optimizing workflows, tooling, and processes. Collaborate across functions to identify constraints and implement solutions that enhance production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing storage and backup solutions for a DoD customer. This role involves engineering, administration, and innovation across on-premises and cloud environments, ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Elevate operational efficiency by providing expert engineering and administration support for storage and backup solutions across diverse environments, ensuring compliance and innovation in system man...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

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  •   8 - 10 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.