Product Safety Engineer Jobs in Utah
Product Safety Engineer jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and technology firms drive steady demand for engineers specializing in functional safety, regulatory compliance, and hazard analysis. Employers with lasting hiring footprints in the state include L3Harris Technologies, Medtronic, and Northrop Grumman, each running ongoing product safety programs across hardware and embedded systems. Openings exist across career levels, from associate engineers building compliance experience to senior engineers leading safety cases for complex systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you ready to help shape the future of care for our Nation's Veterans? The Veterans Health Administration is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as National Senior Director, Quality and Patient Safety-Policy, and as a principal advisor on national policy and strategy. Join us in advancing safe, high-quality, accessible care for Veterans nationwide.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Duties
Note: Location negotiable upon selection.
4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
NOTE: The applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected (Physician only). Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved.
Please carefully review the three Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed in the Qualifications section. Applicants must meet these TQs in addition to the position's minimum qualifications.
Salary Information:
Physician Pay Table 4 Tier 2 - $145,000 to $295,000
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
The National Senior Director (NSD), Quality and Patient Safety Policy (QPSP), serves as the principal advisor to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) leadership on national quality and patient safety policy and reports directly to the Assistant Under Secretary for Health (AUSH), Integrated Care and Delivery, under the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (DUSH). The incumbent is responsible for formulating, promulgating, and governing enterprise policies, standards, and oversight frameworks that enable safe, effective, reliable, and high-quality care for Veterans across VHA. The NSD, QPSP leads the development of VHA's quality and patient safety policy architecture, ensures alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides authoritative guidance and governance to program offices, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs), Health Service Areas (HSAs), and Health Care Systems (HCS) for consistent execution by operations leadership.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- 4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2026.
REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005/113, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard, dated April 28, 2026.
Basic Requirements: Physician
a. Citizenship. Be a Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S. S 474(a)).
b. Proficiency in spoken and written English
c. Education - Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
- Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
- Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
- For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.
d. Licensure and Registration. Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
e. Residency Training. Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs must be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
- Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR
- Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), OR
- Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. NOTE: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ):
1. Demonstrated executive-level expertise in High-Reliability Organization principles, healthcare delivery systems, continuous improvement, and advancing enterprise-wide quality and patient-safety initiatives.
2. Proven ability to develop and implement national and enterprise-level policies, strategic plans, and program-management frameworks that promote safe practices across VHA programs and systems.
3. Advanced knowledge of health informatics, research and evaluation methods, statistical analysis, data analytics, quality improvement, and education principles, with the ability to translate performance and data into executive reports and evidence-based decisions.
Education
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Additional information
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to Senior Executive Equivalent positions.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In describing your experience please is clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified; errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Proof of current certification, licensure or registration (for physicians this proof can be a copy or you can provide the certification, licensure or registration number, state and expiration date in your resume)
- If currently a federal employee, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action outlining your current pay plan, series, and grade. (If you have held a higher graded position in the past, please include a SF-50 to verify the level served.)
- Non-Federal Employees must submit recent pay documentation.
Cover Letter, License, Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV), Other (1), Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, and Transcript
Recommended Documents:
- Copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13116534.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
Agency contact information
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Overview
- 0602 Medical Officer
- Suitability/Fitness
Summary
Are you ready to help shape the future of care for our Nation's Veterans? The Veterans Health Administration is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as National Senior Director, Quality and Patient Safety-Policy, and as a principal advisor on national policy and strategy. Join us in advancing safe, high-quality, accessible care for Veterans nationwide.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Duties
Note: Location negotiable upon selection.
4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
NOTE: The applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected (Physician only). Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved.
Please carefully review the three Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed in the Qualifications section. Applicants must meet these TQs in addition to the position's minimum qualifications.
Salary Information:
Physician Pay Table 4 Tier 2 - $145,000 to $295,000
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
The National Senior Director (NSD), Quality and Patient Safety Policy (QPSP), serves as the principal advisor to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) leadership on national quality and patient safety policy and reports directly to the Assistant Under Secretary for Health (AUSH), Integrated Care and Delivery, under the Deputy Under Secretary for Health (DUSH). The incumbent is responsible for formulating, promulgating, and governing enterprise policies, standards, and oversight frameworks that enable safe, effective, reliable, and high-quality care for Veterans across VHA. The NSD, QPSP leads the development of VHA's quality and patient safety policy architecture, ensures alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides authoritative guidance and governance to program offices, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs), Health Service Areas (HSAs), and Health Care Systems (HCS) for consistent execution by operations leadership.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- 4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2026.
REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005/113, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standard, dated April 28, 2026.
Basic Requirements: Physician
a. Citizenship. Be a Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S. S 474(a)).
b. Proficiency in spoken and written English
c. Education - Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
- Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
- Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
- For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.
d. Licensure and Registration. Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
e. Residency Training. Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs must be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
- Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR
- Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), OR
- Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. NOTE: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ):
1. Demonstrated executive-level expertise in High-Reliability Organization principles, healthcare delivery systems, continuous improvement, and advancing enterprise-wide quality and patient-safety initiatives.
2. Proven ability to develop and implement national and enterprise-level policies, strategic plans, and program-management frameworks that promote safe practices across VHA programs and systems.
3. Advanced knowledge of health informatics, research and evaluation methods, statistical analysis, data analytics, quality improvement, and education principles, with the ability to translate performance and data into executive reports and evidence-based decisions.
Education
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Additional information
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to Senior Executive Equivalent positions.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In describing your experience please is clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified; errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Proof of current certification, licensure or registration (for physicians this proof can be a copy or you can provide the certification, licensure or registration number, state and expiration date in your resume)
- If currently a federal employee, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action outlining your current pay plan, series, and grade. (If you have held a higher graded position in the past, please include a SF-50 to verify the level served.)
- Non-Federal Employees must submit recent pay documentation.
Cover Letter, License, Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV), Other (1), Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, and Transcript
Recommended Documents:
- Copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13116534.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
Agency contact information
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
Overview
- 0602 Medical Officer
- Suitability/Fitness
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product safety engineer jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or reliability engineering required
- Experience applying safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or IEC 62304
- Familiarity with hazard analysis methods including FMEA, FTA, and HAZOP
- Professional Engineer licensure in Utah or eligibility to obtain Utah PE registration preferred
- Experience supporting FDA, DoD, or CE regulatory submissions and safety documentation
- Proficiency with requirements management and safety analysis tools such as DOORS or MATLAB
Product Safety Engineer Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product safety engineer in Utah?
Most product safety engineer roles in Utah require a bachelor's degree in engineering, with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering being the most commonly accepted disciplines. Employers in Utah's medical device and defense sectors frequently prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Certified Functional Safety Engineer credential through TÜV SÜD or TÜV Rheinland. Utah's Professional Engineer license, administered by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing, strengthens candidacy for senior roles. Building experience with IEC or ISO safety standards is the most direct path into the field.
How much do product safety engineers make in Utah?
Product safety engineers in Utah earn a median of about $106,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,400 for the lowest 10% to over $172,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire product safety engineers in Utah?
Employers hiring product safety engineers in Utah right now include Northrop Grumman, Mortenson Construction, and Cintas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utah's concentration of medical device companies along the Wasatch Front and defense contractors in the northern part of the state makes it one of the more active markets for this specialty in the Mountain West.
Which Utah cities have the most product safety engineer jobs?
Salt Lake City, Eagle Mountain, and Roy account for the largest share of product safety engineer openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors most hiring through its cluster of medical device firms and federal contractors, while Provo and Ogden draw openings from technology manufacturers and defense programs tied to nearby military installations.
Are there remote product safety engineer jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because much of the work involves hands-on testing, lab access, and close collaboration with hardware teams. About 25% of product safety engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that some employers do accommodate flexible arrangements. Documentation-heavy work such as safety case development, FMEA authoring, and regulatory writing is most likely to be offered in a remote or hybrid format.
How can I get hired as a product safety engineer in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a quality, reliability, or test engineering role at one of Utah's medical device or defense manufacturers, then moving laterally into safety engineering as you build familiarity with applicable standards. Medtronic and similar Wasatch Front employers hire associate engineers and run rotational programs that expose early-career candidates to safety and regulatory work. Completing a Certified Functional Safety Engineer foundation course and earning an EIT credential through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing signals commitment to the discipline before you have years of direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to product safety engineer jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to product safety engineer jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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