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.

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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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$192K - $264K *

Lead groundbreaking initiatives in space-based technology, ensuring innovation fosters solutions that enhance national security and empowers stakeholders. Collaborate within a dynamic team committed t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Advance your career by managing environmental and safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and promoting a safe workplace. Lead audits, training, and incident investigations whil...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of submarine engineering by resolving technical challenges and supporting fleet modernization. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational readiness and ensure mission succe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Transform projects as a Senior Project Manager, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets for Military Munitions Response Program initiatives, while leading teams and collaborating with regula...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Advance your career by managing and directing complex Munitions Response projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while navigating environmental regulations and overseeing project perso...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Manage and oversee Military Munitions Response Program projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Lead project planning and execution while adhering to regulatory compliance and addressing envi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing Military Munitions Response Program projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Oversee project planning, logistics, and regulatory compliance to drive environmenta...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Engage in managing complex Military Munitions Response projects to achieve goals within set timelines and budgets. Oversee planning, execution, and compliance with regulations while fostering teamwork...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Champion project success through effective management of Military Munitions Response Program initiatives. Lead planning, execution, and oversight to ensure timely completion while meeting budget and r...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Engineer automated aviation software to enhance safety and efficiency in flight operations. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop robust, high-performance solutions for next-generation...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing mechanical design for life support systems. Collaborate on product development, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards while transitioning...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Shape the future of missile defense by leading agile teams in the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge applications. Drive technical performance, manage dependencies, and ensure successful...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $320K *

Join us to lead the structural design of a modular airframe system, driving innovation from concept to production. Your expertise will shape scalable, low-cost aircraft solutions, ensuring integration...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $197K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge interconnect architectures and RF designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and performance in advanced quantum comput...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Pioneer robust security measures to safeguard enterprise systems, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable security solutions, automating compliance and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $123K *

Empower the future of aerospace by leading certification efforts for advanced ISR platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and airworthiness, transitioning innovative p...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of composite design by leading innovative projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in product development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional airbor...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $123K *

Optimize production efficiency by troubleshooting and enhancing PLC systems, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating on equipment upgrades. Drive continuous improvement in high-volume manufactur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the daily operations of advanced test rigs, executing test campaigns, troubleshooting, and ensuring precise data analysis to support engineering success while contributing to robust design and c...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by providing critical systems engineering support for C3I&N initiatives. Collaborate on program evaluations, technical documentation, and system validation to ensure optimal perfor...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

Elevate your career by defining and managing requirements for spacecraft ground systems. Drive program maturity through analysis, integration, and documentation while collaborating in a model-based sy...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and effective project management while driving problem resolution and data collection. Collaborate with teams to maintain records and support system execution, f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading Strategic Weapon System Testing for cutting-edge submarine projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and efficiency while managing complex test...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing strategic weapon system tests for advanced submarine technology. Ensure safety and efficiency while leading test procedures and data collection, collaborating...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $285K *

Innovate systems integration strategies to enhance mission outcomes through collaboration, technical leadership, and mentorship. Drive quality and capability development while shaping research priorit...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.