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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$90K - $110K *

Lead safety initiatives on construction sites, enforce policies, mentor staff, and drive a culture of continuous improvement to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and promote injury-free environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

Transform pre-sales activities by leading a team of security engineers, engaging with customers, and developing tailored technical solutions to drive revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to develop innovative real-time automation solutions, leveraging advanced programming and design tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize systems using diverse technologies, while ment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge automation solutions across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with engineers to design, implement, and support real-time systems, enhancing operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to design, implement, and optimize systems using advanced programming a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of real-time automation solutions across industries, leveraging expertise in PLC programming, HMI design, and system networking to enhance operational efficiency and drive inn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by engineering real-time automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize systems that enhance operational efficiency and...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $140K *

Develop innovative electrical systems for diverse sectors, from commercial to healthcare. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with clients to create effective solutions that p...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of integrated systems by executing software tests, enhancing lab operations, and driving effective troubleshooting strategies to ensure seamless functionality within distributed envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $131K *

Elevate quality assurance processes by leading engineering activities across product life cycles, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic enviro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Empower the U.S. Space Force by providing expert support in system development, integration, and operational analysis, ensuring effective capabilities for space operations and enhancing mission succes...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role supporting U.S. Space Force operations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance space systems, ensuring effective development and integration of warfight...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Secure Access Enablement Engineer, ensuring secure provisioning on classified cloud platforms. Collaborate with DoD security authorities and industry partners to enhance fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $108K *

Empower innovation in electrical design and systems development within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection sector. Collaborate across project lifecycles to enhance product functionality and support, ensu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $230K *

Lead the technical development of unmanned aerial systems, ensuring project success through effective program execution, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement across the product life...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Drive a high-performing team of test engineers, ensuring successful execution of aerospace hardware testing programs while managing performance and technical oversight to meet rigorous standards and p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical integration across multiple systems, ensuring seamless collaboration among subsystems and vendors. Drive architectural decisions and manage requirements to deliver a coher...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on revolutionizing systems engineering processes for Naval Surface Warfare Center programs, ensuring robust software and hardware development through innovative design and l...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $263K *

Transform engineering leadership by managing diverse teams and driving program success in Cyber and Intelligence Solutions. Engage in strategic planning, talent development, and technical execution to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Lead the integration and testing of complex systems, managing teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Drive innovation and effici...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

Lead the development of a robust Systems Engineering framework to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance processes, drive quality, and support the la...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex systems engineering practices, guiding teams to enhance GEOINT capabilities through innovative solutions, integration, and strategic planning to meet diverse requirements across gove...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.