Lead Safety Engineer, Robotics
Core
Define and lead product safety strategy for general-purpose robotics systems, integrating safety into product architecture from development through deployment.
Role type
Lead Safety Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Safe robotic platforms and autonomous systems
Domain
Robotics, Autonomous Systems, AI Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Product safety strategy, Systems engineering, Risk management, Regulatory strategy, Hazard analysis, Safety cases, Functional safety, Standards compliance
Preferred skills
ISO 10218, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 12100, ANSI/RIA standards, Electromechanical systems safety, Certification strategies, Regulator engagement
Technologies
ISO 10218, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 12100, ANSI/RIA
Responsibilities
Define product safety strategy across development lifecycle, Monitor emerging regulatory frameworks and industry standards, Partner with engineering to translate safety requirements into architecture, Develop system-level hazard analyses and risk assessments, Establish safety requirements and verification strategies, Collaborate with legal and policy teams on regulatory risks, Lead HARA activities and FMEAs, Represent company with standards bodies and regulators, Build and scale safety engineering function
Seniority
Lead, strategy & mentorship