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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$100K - $120K *

Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate communication, and implement best practices to enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance manufacturing capabilities by supporting the Army's Industrial Base team in emerging technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance production processes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Architect the future of satellite communications by leading system integration and testing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring ro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Transform satellite communications by leading integration and testing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring system requirements are...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Unlock potential by joining our Test Engineering team to design and deploy advanced testing solutions, ensuring product integrity through innovative automated systems and comprehensive testing strateg...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with sales to identify prospects, educate clients, and drive technical engagements, ensuring organizations are protec...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer security by leveraging your expertise in engineering and pre-sales. Collaborate with sales to provide tailored solutions that address complex challenges, engage with clients, and demo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with sales teams to identify prospects and demonstrate solutions that enhance organizational security. Educate clients on challenges and drive meetings to provide tailored solutions, ensuring e...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Advance organizational security by collaborating with sales, delivering tailored solutions, and educating clients on effective strategies to mitigate threats and enhance operations through innovation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize customer engagements by delivering tailored security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to uncover challenges, and showcasing comprehensive product offerings that enhance operational s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $178K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Software Verification Engineer, ensuring compliance with DO-178C for safety-critical embedded software. Engage in rigorous testing, documentation, and collaboration t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $110K *

Empower safety and reliability by delivering expert fire protection engineering solutions for diverse Navy facilities, ensuring compliance and functionality in fire safety and life-safety systems thro...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative fire protection engineering solutions for critical Navy facilities, ensuring optimal safety and compliance across diverse projects while collaborating with stakeholders and integratin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $197K *

Lead electrical integration for satellite systems, ensuring seamless operation of power, data, and RF subsystems. Manage technical documentation and collaborate across teams to support successful laun...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Drive the integration of electrical systems in a satellite program, ensuring seamless operation of subsystems while managing documentation and interface controls. Collaborate with teams to maintain hi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace engineering by leading complex systems initiatives, driving integration and certification efforts, and mentoring engineers to achieve successful product outcome...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Champion safety and innovation as a Flammability Certification Engineer, leading FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seating. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulato...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Innovate enterprise robotics solutions by leading integration and platform engineering initiatives. Drive technical direction for interoperability and orchestration across multi-vendor systems, ensuri...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Architect innovative solutions for Fixed Gas and Flame Detection products. Lead cross-functional teams in design and testing to enhance safety technology, ensuring top performance and compliance in ch...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's enhancing safety through innovative electronic design and development. Collaborate across functions to deliver cutting-edge gas and flame detection solutions, ensuring compliance an...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Elevate your career by ensuring the integrity of control systems on a major greenfield project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant automation solutions from design thro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape manufacturing excellence by designing and implementing innovative control systems, enhancing automation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in production processes...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $178K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leveraging data analytics and Lean principles. Collaborate with leadership to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and implement innovative solutions that driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $113K *

Support senior engineers by analyzing loads and dynamics for aerospace systems, performing first-order analysis, and preparing technical documentation to meet project goals in a collaborative environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $113K *

Support senior engineers by analyzing loads and dynamics in aerospace systems. Collaborate on projects, perform first-order analysis, and prepare technical documentation to meet project goals and dead...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.