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 - $192K *

Champion innovative fire protection solutions while leading diverse design projects and ensuring compliance with building codes. Collaborate with teams and clients, manage project timelines, and enhan...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $192K *

Manage and execute diverse fire protection engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes, conducting reviews, and developing innovative solutions to meet client needs while collaborating with d...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $192K *

Lead the charge in fire protection engineering by managing diverse projects, ensuring compliance with codes, and developing innovative safety strategies. Collaborate with teams and enhance client rela...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $192K *

Shape fire protection engineering solutions by managing diverse projects, collaborating with clients, and leading design teams while ensuring code compliance and innovative strategies for effective fi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $192K *

Reimagine fire protection engineering by delivering innovative solutions and strategies. Collaborate with design teams while conducting code reviews and overseeing comprehensive projects across multip...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $192K *

Empower communities by leading fire protection engineering projects. Utilize your expertise in building and fire code consulting to ensure safety and compliance across dynamic environments, while fost...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $128K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing embedded electronic systems for advanced platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and firmware, ensuring robust solutions fo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join our innovative team as a robotics engineer, where you'll architect and develop cutting-edge software solutions for virtual simulations, collaborating with experts to enhance autonomy and sensor i...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $170K *

Elevate quality standards in aerospace by leading inspections, managing compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to ensure product excellence and safety while fostering str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your future by leading design coordination efforts for mechanical components. Collaborate with various teams, manage project workflows, and ensure compliance with specifications while enhanci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$194K - $292K *

Champion the development of aircraft survivability systems, overseeing design, integration, and testing. Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure project success while managing risks and...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$194K - $292K *

Shape advanced aircraft survivability systems by managing design, integration, and testing efforts. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful project execution while addressin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform project risk management by leading qualitative and quantitative analyses, enhancing visibility across projects, and driving informed decision-making through collaboration with cross-function...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity as a Senior Information System Security Engineer, supporting vital national security operations by designing robust security architectures and countermeasures in comp...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Advance your career by driving innovation in Reliability Engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform analyses, support design verification, and enhance system reliability for avion...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Analyze and develop missile warning and tracking models, employing M&S tools and techniques. Collaborate with internal and external teams, recommending improvements to systems while ensuring effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $245K *

Drive the development of robust GN&C systems, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-fidelity models and test planning. Collaborate across functional boundaries for successful program executio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering teams to develop, integrate, and optimize systems, ensuring mission success through innovative technical solutions while utilizing Agile methodologies and continuous improvement pract...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $140K *

Design and develop advanced avionics integration solutions for defense platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to create reliable, flight-ready hardware, ensuring performance in demanding aerospace...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Manage safety initiatives and compliance in telecom projects. Drive program development and execution to ensure the safety of all site personnel. Collaborate across teams to foster a culture of health...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$134K - $175K *

Innovate and lead the design of advanced military and commercial hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and reliability, ensuring compliance with stringent st...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Execute independent technical support for combat survivability analysis across multiple aircraft and weapon systems. Lead efforts in planning, executing, and assessing combat survivability tests while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $197K *

Transform engineering solutions for advanced fighter systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and analyze data, ensuring the F-22 Raptor remains at the forefront of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $89K *

Engage in developing safety guidelines and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety practices across construction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $155K *

Contribute to advanced EMI/EMC solutions for human spaceflight programs, ensuring spacecraft compliance through deep technical expertise in electromagnetic analysis, as well as ESD strategies and risk...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.