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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$145K - $175K *

Optimize aircraft stability and control through advanced modeling, analysis, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe handling qualities and compliance with certification st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Innovate aircraft stability and control systems, ensuring safe handling and performance across flight conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop models, analyze data, and support c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation in aerospace engineering. Contribute to the full lifecycle of systems engineering processes, focusing on requirements management, verification, and validatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Develop and evaluate safety engineering processes for space systems, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with contractors and manage documentation to uphold safety standards in high-s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $174K *

Champion safety excellence by leading the Design Division's safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management in engineering projects while fostering a culture of safety and health for all p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $174K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of safety engineering by ensuring designs meet safety standards, implementing safety programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$59K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring environmental health and safety compliance. You'll interpret regulations, support waste management, and develop safety procedures while collaborating with vari...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive comprehensive risk control efforts by leading process safety management initiatives and collaborating across teams to ensure safety standards and mitigate operational risks in a dynamic environm...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$116K - $135K *

Contribute to the security and resilience of products by leading the development and implementation of security measures throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards and enhanci...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform health and safety by managing compliance programs across multiple sites, conducting trainings, and ensuring adherence to legal standards in a dynamic construction environment. Collaborate cl...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of safety analysis deliverables, ensuring high quality and timely execution while leading cross-disciplinary collaboration to support the Mark 1 reactor's licensing and design phases...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety and reliability in propulsion systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust safety strategies and ensure mission success while managing cri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $120K *

Lead the implementation of a Zero Injury Safety program across multiple construction sites, ensuring a safe environment for all team members and visitors while conducting audits, training, and complia...

Yesterday

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

$89K - $120K *

Help us implement a Zero Injury Safety program across multiple construction sites, ensuring a safe environment for all team members and visitors while leading safety audits, training, and compliance e...

1 week ago

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

$81K - $110K *

Empower your career by ensuring safety excellence on construction sites. As a key player, you'll implement safety programs, conduct training, and analyze safety data to foster a secure work environmen...

1 week ago

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

$165K - $175K *

Advance mission integration through innovative systems engineering and architecture design, ensuring robust capability delivery for diverse operational needs in a dynamic defense environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to design and enhance EHS training programs that ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Drive the development and enhancement of EHS training programs to ensure operational safety and compliance. Collaborate across teams to implement effective training solutions that support a dynamic ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Architect comprehensive EHS training programs to enhance safety, compliance, and workforce capability in a dynamic manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion your career by developing and enhancing EHS training programs that ensure operational safety and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to drive continuou...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $130K *

Create a proactive safety culture at complex job sites, implementing vital policies and ensuring adherence to safety best practices. Engage with project teams to foster risk awareness and achieve outs...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $200K *

Elevate safety standards by architecting and implementing functional safety systems for autonomous robotic platforms, ensuring seamless integration and reliability in demanding environments while lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $216K *

Drive safety excellence by leading aerospace systems safety engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex systems, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in systems safety engineering to evaluate, mitigate hazards across the lifecycle of complex systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety requirements are met and effectively commun...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Empower a multi-disciplinary team by designing and executing human-subject tests for biometric technologies, enhancing user experience through data-driven insights and innovative methodologies...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.