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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$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...

5 days ago

  •   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...

5 days ago

  •   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

$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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advanced systems engineering for unmanned surface vessels, managing full life cycle design, integration, and collaborative project execution to enhance technologies and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$59K - $106K *

Unlock your potential by supporting diverse EOSH programs for the FAA. Collaborate with a dedicated team, conduct inspections, and provide training while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. E...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$59K - $106K *

Empower the FAA's Environmental & Safety initiatives by providing expert support across multiple EOSH programs. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure compliance, conduct inspections, and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $137K *

Grow by designing and executing tests that ensure robust performance and compliance. Collaborate on innovative mechanical systems while transforming raw data into insights that drive engineering excel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Engineer advanced integration solutions for UAS & RPA systems, focusing on hardware and software architectures. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance mission-critical control stations, ensuring t...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the integration and testing of advanced strategic weapon systems, collaborating with government and industry partners to ensure the success of critical undersea deterrence programs. Sh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Drive reliability improvements for defense systems by developing strategies, conducting analyses, and collaborating with teams to enhance performance and mitigate risks, ensuring optimal availability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance for critical defense projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to implement best practices and drive data-driven improv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to innovative electrical control panel designs for industrial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency, and deliver high-quality soluti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $138K *

Innovate manufacturing processes and tooling solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Drive product development from concept to production, ensuring quality and efficiency in advanced technolog...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading R&D initiatives, developing innovative tooling, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency from concept to production...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $171K *

Provide expert analysis and advisory support in Safety and Occupational Environmental Health, influencing policy and governance across the Department of War's safety portfolios while ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of robotics by developing advanced learning-based perception systems. Collaborate with engineers to integrate machine learning and classical robotics, ensuring real-world applicat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of engineering documentation for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain technical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards while su...

2 days ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cargo integration for innovative spacecraft. Drive the design and development of cargo architecture, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines from con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading cargo integration for innovative spacecraft. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, analyze, and deliver complex mechanical systems from concept to mission support, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.