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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$110K - $130K *

Lead critical avionics development programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of FAA-certified systems, managing risks, and optimizing project execution for safe f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of nuclear technology by leading the design of reactor vessels and pressure-boundary systems. Your expertise in ASME BPVC Section III will drive compliance and in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $194K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative aircraft utility systems design and support. Guide a talented engineering team, manage project schedules and budgets, and drive solutions for advanced aerospa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Take ownership of advanced aircraft wiring harness design, leading a skilled team to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while ensuring technical excellence and fostering talent develop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in health and safety excellence, reducing injuries and implementing innovative safety strategies in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with management and drive improveme...

Owen Sound, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and evaluation of innovative ADAS features, collaborating across teams to ensure project success from concept to production while managing schedules and risk assessments effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $116K *

Join a dynamic Agile team to develop innovative data analysis tools, guiding projects from inception to completion while mentoring junior engineers and tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $143K *

Innovate solutions in systems integration, contributing to the development and deployment of cutting-edge applications in a dynamic lab environment while providing critical support to government clien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's solving hands-on technical challenges in fluid systems and pump technology. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to enhance product performance and reliability while dev...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$58K - $108K *

Explore your career as a Systems Engineer, focusing on technical planning, integration, and validation. Collaborate on system solutions while analyzing requirements and ensuring effective performance...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to integrating and testing advanced systems. Leverage your expertise to develop comprehensive test solutions, ensuring system performance meets customer requirements while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading the systems engineering execution of satellite command and control ground systems. Drive mission requirements, oversee integration, and ensure operational readiness for nat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $285K *

Elevate the future of satellite command and control systems by leading engineering efforts, ensuring mission success through rigorous requirements management, integration, and validation across critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $118K *

Unlock your potential by supporting the integration of self-driving software, troubleshooting issues, and evaluating system performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance testing capabilities and driv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing System Test Plans for unmanned air vehicles and missiles, ensuring thorough testing and analysis of data across simulator, ground, and flight tests to meet...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $251K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in tech planning and development. Leverage your expertise in DevSecOps to create robust solutions across the system lifecycle, ensuring alignment with security st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Invent innovative mechanical designs for prototypes and production units, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and execution throughout the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's pioneering mechanical design for reactor reactivity controls, focusing on innovative solutions and systems integration. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure safe reactor op...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative test systems for launch vehicles and space applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate automated test solutions, ensuring high-quality el...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $251K *

Elevate your career by leading Flight Software development programs, ensuring timely delivery and seamless coordination between engineering and management teams. Drive agile execution, manage risks, a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $251K *

Drive the planning and execution of Flight Software development programs, ensuring seamless coordination between engineering and program management for timely delivery of spacecraft software systems...

Palo Alto, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mechanical Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise to drive ship design projects, enhancing performance and compliance throughout the development and construction phase...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by contributing mechanical engineering expertise to ship design management, supporting technical efforts from concept to installation while ensuring compliance and performance optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $168K *

Join a team that's dedicated to applying systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and quality in critical documentation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $168K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by generating critical documentation, ensuring technical integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the systems life cycle. Engage with government a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.