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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$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Technician, where you'll manage submittals, liaise with contractors, and ensure efficient project documentation to support critical e...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mission-critical infrastructure systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to support operations and maintenance, ensuring reliability and performance in a...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the reliability of advanced weather radar systems. Collaborate on hardware engineering projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to innovative solutions that...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate air traffic communication systems, ensuring seamless voice and data exchange between controllers and pilots. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance safety and e...

1 week ago

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

$89K - $107K *

Partner with us to enhance map quality for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high-definition geospatial datasets meet rigorous standards for accuracy and safety. Collaborate across teams to develop effect...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space technology by designing and integrating advanced electronic subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, radiation-tolerant s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and integration of advanced electronic subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, radiation-tolerant solutions that meet project specifications...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Optimize nuclear safety analysis methodologies to ensure safe operations in medical isotope production. Collaborate on transient and accident analysis, hazard evaluations, and integrated safety assess...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $103K *

Oversee the development and implementation of the SCI Security Program, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. Collaborate across agencies to address security vulnerabilities and provide authoritative...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead and develop a dynamic Structural Integrity Engineering Team, ensuring technical excellence, effective resource management, and continuous improvement while fostering a high-performing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Transform airfield design by leading complex projects from planning to construction. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with FAA standards while mentoring junior staff and driving qu...

2 weeks ago

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

$50K - $175K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by providing expert architectural leadership, integrating advanced security measures for complex enterprise systems, and advising on risk management across critical a...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$208K *

Champion the development, integration, and testing of mission-critical flight software across various applications, ensuring robust reliability from prototype to flight-ready stages. Bring your expert...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$133K - $199K *

Manage quality engineering processes to ensure compliance with standards, drive improvements, and lead a team in achieving strategic goals. Collaborate across functions to enhance product quality and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $168K *

Shape the future of advanced electro-mechanical systems by driving design, development, and delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and testing, cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $230K *

Lead the design and implementation of critical security architectures for space systems. As a Senior Engineer, you'll safeguard avionics through advanced cryptography and network integrations, influen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Architect the future of autonomous vessels by integrating mechanical and electrical systems for rapid deployment. Own the design of Corsair's interior, ensuring robust performance and serviceability i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion efficient manufacturing processes by developing workflows, optimizing layouts, and leading new program launches. Ensure quality and effectiveness while mentoring junior engineers and addressi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $94K *

Engage in technical support and troubleshooting for production lines, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate on design improvements and conduct testing to enhance product performance while adher...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$295K - $345K *

Empower safe online interactions by leading innovative solutions for civil immersive communities. Collaborate across teams to shape and optimize user safety experiences while mentoring the next genera...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Oversee safety analyses for Airborne Solutions programs, ensuring effective integration of safety requirements into system design and development. Collaborate with engineering teams to lead hazard ass...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Join a collaborative team to define, model, and optimize thermal and fluid systems in clean energy projects. You'll leverage your engineering expertise to enhance performance and reliability while man...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $178K *

Drive innovation in autonomous systems engineering, integrating advanced technologies to enhance defense capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure rigorous design, testing, and performance asse...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading initiatives that enhance compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold the highest...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.