System Safety Engineer Jobs in Texas

System Safety Engineer jobs in Texas are highly active, with sustained demand from the state's defense contracting, aerospace, oil and gas, and rail transportation sectors, covering roles from entry-level safety analysts through senior principal engineers. The largest concentrations of openings are in Houston, San Antonio, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, and Raytheon have long-standing operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are systems hazard analysis, MIL-STD-882 compliance, and functional safety for embedded and industrial systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6+
Top employerALTRUIST
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring5
Work type83% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Altruist
IT Support Engineer
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IT Support Engineer
Altruist
Dallas, Texas
IT Support & Systems Administration
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
IT Support
Systems Administration
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
Associate's

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HP
Principal Security Systems Architect
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Principal Security Systems Architect
HP
Spring, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Security & Protective Services
$131k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KBR, Inc.
Fire Safety Integration Lead for the Lunar Landing System (HLS) (NASA/JSC in Houston)
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KBR, Inc.
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Fire Safety Integration Lead for the Lunar Landing System (HLS) (NASA/JSC in Houston)
KBR, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's

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KBR
Fire Safety Integration Lead for the Lunar Landing System
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Fire Safety Integration Lead for the Lunar Landing System
KBR
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Five9
Director, IT Infrastructure
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Director, IT Infrastructure
Five9
Irving, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Security & Protective Services
$119k - $371k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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System Safety Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
2 jobs
Austin
1 jobs
Dallas
1 jobs
Irving
1 jobs
Spring
1 jobs

System Safety Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • KBR
    KBR2
  • ALTRUIST
    ALTRUIST1
  • Five9
    Five91
  • HP
    HP1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software3

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in system safety engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience applying MIL-STD-882 system safety principles to defense or aerospace programs
  • Proficiency conducting hazard analyses such as PHL, FMEA, FTA, and FMECA
  • Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one required by many Texas defense contractors
  • Systems Safety Society membership or Certified Safety Professional credential preferred by leading Texas employers
  • Experience working within formal systems engineering lifecycle processes such as EIA-632 or INCOSE frameworks

System Safety Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a system safety engineer in Texas?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, followed by entry into a defense or aerospace program where you apply safety standards hands-on. Texas does not require a state-issued license specific to system safety engineering, but many employers treat a Certified Safety Professional credential or Systems Safety Society certification as a strong differentiator. Gaining clearance eligibility and MIL-STD-882 exposure early accelerates hiring at major Texas defense contractors.

How much do system safety engineers make in Texas?

System safety engineers in Texas earn a median of about $123,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,340 for the lowest 10% to over $180,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire system safety engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring system safety engineers in Texas right now include ALTRUIST, Five9, and HP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's dense concentration of defense primes, aerospace integrators, and energy infrastructure firms means consistent year-round openings across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most system safety engineer jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most system safety engineer openings in Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and San Antonio draw the bulk of defense and aerospace work through large contractor campuses and military installations like Fort Sam Houston, while Houston's openings lean toward energy, rail, and industrial process safety.

Are there remote system safety engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. System safety engineering typically requires hands-on involvement with hardware, test events, and program reviews that are difficult to perform fully remotely. About 17% of system safety engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the roles most likely to allow it are documentation-heavy positions such as safety case development, hazard analysis writing, and regulatory compliance review.

How can I get hired as a system safety engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is applying to systems or safety analyst roles at major Texas defense primes such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, or L3Harris, which run structured new-graduate rotational and associate programs at their Texas campuses. Candidates coming from systems engineering, reliability engineering, or quality assurance backgrounds can move laterally into safety roles on program teams. Completing a Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional credential and building exposure to MIL-STD-882 through coursework or internships gives an early-career candidate a concrete edge in Texas interviews.

Where can I find and apply to system safety engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to system safety engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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