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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$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

$153K - $230K *

Transform engineering design processes by leading the development of complex systems, enhancing product quality, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing oper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in integrating and validating software systems for vehicle development, bridging hardware and software across multiple domains to enhance testing capabilities and accelerate program de...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $175K *

Elevate technical integration and governance across enterprise IT programs, ensuring alignment of systems and processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to address complex challenges and drive consisten...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions for spacecraft radiation effects ensuring robust design and validation through testing, analysis, and collaboration within a dynamic engineering team. Drive success from...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Develop and implement spacecraft radiation hardness assurance plans, conduct testing, and partner with teams for mitigation strategies, ensuring robust design and validation for trained Engineers in h...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $280K *

Explore advanced radar capabilities by designing and developing cutting-edge signal processing algorithms. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize performance and lead innovative project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $280K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and development of advanced radar systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create innovative algorithms and optimize performance, while mentoring ju...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $130K *

Drive innovation by analyzing mechanical systems for WMD/HDBT programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate technologies and develop solutions that enhance national security efforts...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $164K *

Grow your career with a dynamic EHS team, leading safety initiatives and compliance efforts to foster a culture of safety and operational excellence across the organization. Drive impactful programs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $119K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, where you'll evaluate, design, and integrate cutting-edge software algorithms for missile programs, collaborating closely with enginee...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $130K *

Explore your career as a Systems Engineer, supporting modernization efforts through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software archit...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in structural analysis for aerospace programs, ensuring designs meet performance and safety standards. Drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to del...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $101K *

Explore the future of unmanned air vehicles by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with engineers to ensure rigorous testing and analysis, contributing to innovative aerospa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading complex mechanical systems projects across diverse sectors. Oversee project execution, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions while collaborating with multidis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Support integrated technical and analytical efforts in systems engineering, ensuring comprehensive requirements management and documentation for effective test evaluations and risk assessments in a co...

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.