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MAGNIX USA INC

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$145K - $205K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Certification and Airworthiness department, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of ...

Blue Origin, LLC

Senior System Safety Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$145K - $203K/yr

You will work with systems engineering teams to define and verify compliance with safety and reliability requirements. You will help engineers identify areas of opportunity for design improvements ...

Blue Origin

Senior System Safety Engineer

Seattle, WA

$145K - $203K/yr

You will work with systems engineering teams to define and verify compliance with safety and reliability requirements. You will help engineers identify areas of opportunity for design improvements ...

Amazon

System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA · On-site

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of professional software and systems development experience - 3+ years experience in system safety engineering in the aerospace, automotive, or robotics industries ...

Amazon

System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA

... Air systems - Help define the future of safety assessment processes and methodologies for drone aerial delivery systems. - Partner with talented cross functional teams to integrate design safety ...

Amazon

System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA · On-site

Key job responsibilities - Own the completion of safety analyses for one or more Prime Air systems ... system safety engineering in the aerospace, automotive, or robotics industries - Experience in ...

Amazon

System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA

... Air systems - Help define the future of safety assessment processes and methodologies for drone aerial delivery systems. - Partner with talented cross functional teams to integrate design safety ...

Blue Origin

Avionics Safety Engineer III

Seattle, WA

$121K - $169K/yr

As part of a hardworking team of system safety and reliability engineers, you will design, assess, and assure the safety of electronic hardware in computer systems including simple and complex ...

Blue Origin, LLC

Avionics Safety Engineer III

Seattle, WA · On-site

$121K - $169K/yr

As part of a hardworking team of system safety and reliability engineers, you will design, assess, and assure the safety of electronic hardware in computer systems including simple and complex ...

Amazon

System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team We're looking for a System Safety Engineer who combines ... Key job responsibilities - Own the completion of safety analyses for one or more Prime Air systems ...

Amazon

System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team We're looking for a System Safety Engineer who combines ... Key job responsibilities - Own the completion of safety analyses for one or more Prime Air systems ...

Hexcel Corporation

Safety Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$77K - $117K/yr

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing a variety of health and ... Support the maintenance of ISO 45001 management systems. * Support growing and maintaining a ...

Hexcel Corporation

Safety Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$77K - $117K/yr

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing a variety of health and ... Support the maintenance of ISO 45001 management systems. * Support growing and maintaining a ...

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How much do systems safety engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for systems safety engineer in Seattle, WA is $144,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $178,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a systems safety engineer do?

As a Systems Safety Engineer, your typical day involves performing safety analyses, identifying and assessing risks within complex systems, and recommending mitigation strategies. You’ll prepare and review documentation, participate in design and technical review meetings, and collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and project management teams. You may also be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry safety standards and communicating findings with stakeholders. This dynamic role often requires balancing multiple projects while keeping safety considerations at the forefront of each system’s lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a systems safety engineer?

To thrive as a Systems Safety Engineer, you need a solid understanding of systems engineering, risk assessment methodologies, safety analysis, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools such as FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, DO-178C/DO-254 standards, and certifications like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar are often required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills help set you apart in this position. These abilities are crucial for ensuring complex systems operate safely, regulatory standards are met, and hazards are identified and mitigated effectively.

What is a systems safety engineer?

A Systems Safety Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks in complex systems to ensure they operate safely and comply with regulations. They work across industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and healthcare, applying safety engineering principles to prevent failures and hazards. Their role involves conducting safety assessments, hazard analyses, and failure mode evaluations, often collaborating with design, reliability, and regulatory teams. By implementing safety standards and best practices, they help minimize risks and enhance overall system reliability.

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Infographic showing various Systems Safety Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,774 per year, or $69.6 per hour.

Systems Safety Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title - Systems Safety Engineer
Location – Seattle, WA (locals)
Duration – Fulltime /Contract
Work Shift - Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri – Onsite
Visa: USC/GC

 

Job Description Summary

  • Work effectively with all functional groups to achieve product performance and cost targets.
    Build quality and manufacturability into the design. Define/understand/comply with company
    and regulatory guidelines to assure a safe operating environment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with verbal and written English for technical reports, presentations,
    analyses, or other communications at the appropriate level throughout the organization.
  • Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements to support product
    development
  • Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules
    and budgets.
  • Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Produce thorough and accurate
    design and development work of suitable complexity that meets all customer specifications
    and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability.
  • Generate and review product development documentation including proposals, technical
    reports, procedures, correspondence, etc. necessary to satisfy customer and program
    requirements.
  • Self-directed and motivated while working and communicating effectively within a team
    environment that consists of several engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines.
  • Contribute to all Systems Engineering aspects (architecture and components) from initial
    product research, architecture definition, requirements definition, requirements validation,
    systems verification, management, and flow down to functional engineering groups
  • Experience following industry recognized processes (e.g. ARP4754)
  • Development of System Safety analyses such as reliability predictions, Failure Modes and
    Effect Analyses, Fault Tree Analysis, Common Mode Analysis and Single Event Upset analysis
    (ARP4761)
  • Participate in the certification compliance activities of essential and critical level control
    systems for aircraft applications
  • Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience
Education/Certification: BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience of system development following industry recognized processes (e.g. ARP4754)

  • Familiarity with DO178, DO254 and DO160
  • Understands Systems Engineering principles, including interpreting and writing requirements,
    system architectures and designs
  • Knowledge of requirements management, validation and verification.
  • Familiarity with Software development lifecycle.