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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$101K - $151K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence through project coordination, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of R&D and value engineering initiatives i...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $163K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing missile defense systems through innovative software engineering. Collaborate with diverse professionals to develop tools and analyses that support strategic ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $151K *

Join a team that's driving Cyber Resiliency initiatives by managing workforce planning, metrics analysis, and resource allocation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $164K *

Shape the future of naval defense systems by providing expert engineering solutions for precision weapons programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational capabilities and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $132K *

Shape the future of information security by leveraging your expertise in Microsoft Windows environments. Collaborate with clients to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $132K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust Windows infrastructure solutions, ensuring compliance and protection for customer environments while leveraging extensive Active Direc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of workplace safety by leading safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture across multi-contractor projects in challenging environm...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations while fostering a strong safety culture across large-scale construction projects in remote terrain...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing military systems through reliability engineering. You'll lead analyses, manage failure reporting, and ensure safety standards while collaborating with design...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of UAV technology by developing innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with engineers to design, analyze, and optimize high-performance components, ensuring s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Manage a team of test engineers to oversee integration and testing of systems. Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures while ensuring alignment with customer requirements and operational needs...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program by collaborating with operations supervision and trades, facilitating problem-solving, and driving efficiency to achieve critical project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Contribute to innovative human factors engineering solutions by leading HFE activities, analyzing user needs, and ensuring system usability across multiple programs, while mentoring junior practitione...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $223K *

Join our team to lead the design and verification of complex systems, ensuring performance and compatibility across all interfaces. Collaborate with engineers to optimize system architecture and mento...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $145K *

Optimize safety protocols across diverse construction sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA and local regulations. Lead inspections, training, and program development to foster a culture of safety and...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions throughout the...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by supporting complex infrastructure for media clients. Ensure secure, scalable environments across networking, storage, and collaboration platforms while providing exceptional client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Drive the design and development of innovative ground systems for defense platforms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient operations while optimizing for performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $174K *

Empower innovative software development by designing embedded solutions, collaborating across teams, and enhancing autonomous system capabilities to drive critical satellite functions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicles by enhancing software reliability and performance. You'll optimize Linux systems and ROS middleware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$94K - $198K *

Develop innovative solutions in optimization and dynamical systems as part of a collaborative team. Utilize advanced algorithms and machine learning to enhance complex systems, ensuring high performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading the integration of complex automation systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless design, testing, and delivery of innovative industrial solutions that me...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing air traffic management by designing algorithms that enhance trajectory planning for thousands of aircraft, utilizing your expertise in operations research, data science...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $193K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, designing and testing cutting-edge electromechanical systems for aerospace applications. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission success...

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  •   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.