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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$167K - $251K *

Lead and mentor diverse teams in flight-test engineering, overseeing test campaign execution and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards while driving program success through strategic d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $102K *

Drive innovation by supporting the design and development of mechanical components for advanced manufacturing applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and timely project completion while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $223K *

Drive mission success by troubleshooting Linux systems, automating processes, and providing hands-on engineering support. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure and efficient operations in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through manual and automated testing. You will create test cases, document tasks, and collaborate with developers for continuous improvement...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion safety excellence by coordinating field activities, ensuring compliance with health policies, and leading safety audits. Drive a culture of safety through training, incident management, and e...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape safety protocols and ensure compliance on a major tunneling project. Collaborate with construction teams to implement EHS plans, conduct training, and monitor site activities for a secure work e...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive reliability validation for avionics hardware by developing test strategies, executing HALT/HASS campaigns, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to enhance hardware performance a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by leading multidisciplinary engineering projects for spaceflight systems. Oversee hardware development and integration, ensuring successful project execution and collaborati...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Lead the charge in guiding a Systems Engineering team, balancing functional management with hands-on program execution, driving technical excellence across multiple initiatives in the Electronic Warfa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $160K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes for space electronics, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality while p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that's developing high-performance embedded software solutions for critical missions across air, space, and undersea environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the f...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to ensure mission assurance for launch programs, managing resources and communications with key stakeholders while driving project success and team performance in a fas...

5 days ago

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

$75K - $245K *

Execute complex GN&C systems design and testing in a multidisciplinary environment. Collaborate on high-fidelity models, test plans, and system evaluations, contributing to defense applications with a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and program management, ensuring technical issues are resolved and resources are effectively allocated. Collaborate with leaders to maintain prog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $123K *

Transform manufacturing processes and enhance production excellence in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement improvements for EO/IR imagi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Analyze and validate dynamic behavior of liquid rocket propulsion systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve engine test data and enhance analytical predictions, ensuring optimal perf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with global teams to enhance aerospace product designs, resolve materials obsolescence, and improve supply chain performance for commercial and military aircraft syst...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive security innovation by designing and implementing robust security controls across autonomous vessels, ensuring secure communication and cloud orchestration while collaborating with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative I&C engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects. Mentor junior staff while overseeing project design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring tec...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety excellence through innovative programs, expert guidance, and collaborative risk management. Lead initiatives that foster a proactive safety culture acr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Inspire engineering excellence by leading cross-functional teams in complex project execution, ensuring timely delivery of milestones while managing risks and resources effectively. Collaborate with s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $175K *

Shape the future of electrical cable and harness testing by leading a dynamic team. Drive technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure compliance across multiple programs while fostering employe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $200K *

Unlock potential by partnering with product teams to embed security in software development. Drive secure practices, conduct reviews, and enhance security frameworks while addressing emerging threats...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $101K *

Join a team that's developing innovative embedded software for unmanned systems. This entry-level role involves coding, testing, and enhancing software for defense and commercial applications, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.