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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$184K - $276K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in systems integration and testing, driving innovation and excellence across diverse projects. Foster talent development and strategic alignment to achieve organizatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing Safety Instrumented Systems using Honeywell Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards while mentoring junior engineers and prov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$58K - $108K *

Drive innovation in system engineering by managing technical documentation, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance flight test planning and execution for stra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $144K *

Help us advance radar technology by integrating and testing systems, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and functionality in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $144K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, focusing on radar technology integration and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ens...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety through design reviews and construction oversight. This role supports project teams in identifying hazards and implementing controls across various con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $282K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational effectiveness through comprehensive risk management strategies in foreign intelligence operations, ensuring the integration of technology and best practices to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by solving mechanical engineering challenges, collaborating on projects, and ensuring design compliance. Engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet goals in developin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of mechanical integration activities, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex defense systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive projects from planning through...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with an exciting opportunity to develop innovative mechanical solutions from conception to production. Collaborate with engineers to ensure quality and compliance while deliverin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $253K *

Transform the future of autonomous systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive innovation in Model Based Systems Engineering and collaborate across disciplines to enhance mission autonomy cap...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing air and marine safety through data-driven insights. This role involves analyzing safety statistics, developing reports, and providing expert consulting to imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $158K *

Lead the planning and execution of F-35 testing processes, ensuring integration across engineering teams. Collaborate on test plans, oversee lab readiness, and generate reports to assess product quali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Innovate total systems solutions through technical planning, integration, and analysis. Collaborate across design, test, and logistics to ensure reliability and maintainability while adhering to cost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and testing of advanced F-35 sensor systems. Drive technical test planning, execution, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, ensuring m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions to enhance system verification and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot complex systems, ensuring operational readiness...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of workplace safety by leading initiatives that protect employees and the public. Drive a culture of safety, enforce standards, and mentor teams to ensure compliance on high-profile c...

2 days ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Explore a pivotal role providing technical expertise for global Point of Entry systems, ensuring installation, maintenance, and support. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and execut...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $121K *

Shape the future of aerospace by designing innovative mechanical systems. Collaborate with engineers to ensure quality and compliance while advancing your career in a dynamic environment focused on gr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Lead systems integration efforts for advanced aerospace programs, ensuring seamless coordination across teams. Drive the development and verification of system elements, enhancing engineering practice...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead integration efforts for modernizing space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through advanced systems architecture and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance operational cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance efforts to ensure compliance and excellence in the manufacturing and repair of critical aerospace components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $266K *

Join a team that's redefining electronic design and analysis for advanced defense systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers to develop innovative hardware solutions, ensuring seamless int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aircraft design through advanced fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Collaborate with experts to ensure structural integrity and lead innovative solutions i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate aircraft design by performing complex fatigue and damage tolerance analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure structural integrity and optimize designs while mentoring junior...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.