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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$115K - $138K *

Lead the charge in ensuring nuclear safety by developing and maintaining safety basis documents, performing hazard analyses, and mentoring junior analysts. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety stan...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $138K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on nuclear safety engineering, ensuring compliance and safety in DOE facilities. Collaborate with teams to develop safety analyses and documentation, while...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $138K *

Help us ensure nuclear safety by developing and maintaining safety basis documents, performing hazard analyses, and mentoring junior analysts. Collaborate with teams to support safe operations in DOE...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $216K *

Drive safety excellence by leading aerospace systems safety engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex systems, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in systems safety engineering to evaluate, mitigate hazards across the lifecycle of complex systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety requirements are met and effectively commun...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Empower a multi-disciplinary team by designing and executing human-subject tests for biometric technologies, enhancing user experience through data-driven insights and innovative methodologies...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining safety in high voltage energy and drive systems. Lead the development of safety strategies, ensuring compliance and robust solutions throughout the product lifecycle, whi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Support major aviation investigations by providing expert analysis on propulsion systems, leading teams, and developing safety recommendations to enhance aviation safety and compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$182K - $238K *

Manage comprehensive safety analysis for automated vehicle platforms, leading risk identification and change impact assessments to enhance system reliability and compliance with industry standards, wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $167K *

Elevate system safety standards by driving safety decisions, conducting analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-ready products meet rigorous safety requirements and i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $167K *

Empower your career by leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance in EHS, Sustainability, and Security. Drive strategic goals across programs while collaborating with diverse teams to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Join our cybersecurity surge team to bridge security and engineering for VA.gov. Assess compliance, automate controls, support ATO readiness, and improve security posture across platforms to enhance r...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at a key capital improvement project by championing safety as a Construction Safety Officer. Collaborate with teams, ensure compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture on a large...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and integration of autonomous systems, overseeing personnel and project execution. Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and ensure operational support while fostering a coll...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Innovate project management and change management strategies to enhance supplier quality operations. Lead complex initiatives ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder adoption, leveraging expertise in...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Contribute to quality engineering initiatives that enhance product reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify risks, and implement effective correct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $165K *

Design and optimize environmental test systems for spacecraft components, ensuring rigorous qualification and acceptance testing. Collaborate with teams to validate hardware performance under space-li...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $175K *

Join a team that's transforming AI systems by designing and scaling high-performance workflows. Leverage your expertise to ensure reliability and optimize performance in high-traffic applications whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading a skilled operations team in a cutting-edge power generation facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations while driving cont...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of construction safety through the development and implementation of effective health programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive culture to prevent incidents on diver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $205K *

Shape the future of robotics by designing efficient systems infrastructure for AI-driven applications, optimizing low-latency pipelines, and collaborating across teams to enhance performance from edge...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Lead critical integration efforts in advanced space systems, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance capabilities and ensure seamless operations across ground and mission segments while managing r...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $207K *

Champion the evolution of safety analytics by developing metrics and insights that drive performance improvements across safety management systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading safety evaluations for autonomous agents. Collaborate with teams to develop alignment methods, conduct red-teaming, and ensure robust performance in real-world applications...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $195K *

Drive advanced systems engineering for complex spacecraft, focusing on Flight Software integration, verification, and validation. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance and support on...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.