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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$150K - $170K *

Lead the development and delivery of AI-powered features, driving innovation and productivity through hands-on engineering leadership and collaboration across teams to create scalable, production-read...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Drive the integration of complex systems for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, collaborating with diverse teams to solve multifaceted challenges and optimize life-cycle performance while ensurin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by integrating legacy systems with advanced technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage technical efforts, ensuring effective system design and lifecycle optimiza...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, managing audits and corrective actions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Qu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $243K *

Lead end-to-end systems engineering integration to tackle complex transport challenges across multiple defense programs, advising senior military leaders and unifying mission threads through holistic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver comprehensive reliability and safety assessments for advanced space systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards while enhancing system reliabili...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$279K - $341K *

Drive the development of safe, reliable compute platforms by collaborating with customers and engineering teams. Leverage your expertise in functional safety and RAS to ensure compliance and deliver h...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead operational safety initiatives at ATL, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety processes, manage vehicle software releases, and maintain a safety-first c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by safeguarding our digital assets through proactive cybersecurity measures. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain security protocols, ensuring compliance an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $190K *

Analyze and support systems engineering activities for Government training systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate documentation and verification planning under senior en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety through engineering expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to assess risks, implement controls, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $179K *

Drive mission safety and compliance as a Senior Space Systems Engineer, leading cross-functional teams to develop safety analyses and regulatory strategies for FAA licensing, ensuring robust verificat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive aviation excellence by leading certification projects for complex avionics installations. You will collaborate with FAA and internal teams, ensuring timely and safe implementations while mentori...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion advanced systems security engineering to enhance USAF weapon systems, ensuring robust cybersecurity and resilience throughout the acquisition life cycle while collaborating with diverse teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior systems engineer, leading integration and verification for advanced flight systems. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, ensuring safe operations and compliance with i...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product safety through hazard analysis and system safety program development. In this role, you will independently implement safety measures, support advanced...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with impactful first-line support for flight simulator software, troubleshooting hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and resolve te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of construction safety by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing safety protocols for high-impact projects. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and promote a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $175K *

Engineer your career with a Senior Software Safety Engineer role focused on developing safety-critical autonomous systems. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance software safety process...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Lead teams, coordinate resources, and develop standardized processes to enhance project delivery across multiple sites...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, tackling complex technical challenges while optimizing mission-critical infrastructure across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance se...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $106K *

Lead the charge in advanced nuclear project design, ensuring safety and compliance through hazard assessments and design interface control. Collaborate across teams to support large-scale projects and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and qualifying high-reliability safety electronics systems for missile range operations and autonomous flight safety applications, ensuring compliance with st...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $203K *

Elevate safety and environmental standards by ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate on injury prevention and health initiatives while analyzing complex data to foster a strong ESH culture...

1 week 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.