Senior Staff Functional Systems Safety Engineer - Robot Safety
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Senior Staff Functional Systems Safety Engineer, Robot SafetySan Carlos, CA (on-site) About 1XWe build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.
B.S. or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 10+ years of functional safety experience delivering complex, safety‑critical products (robotics, autonomous vehicles, medical devices, aerospace, or industrial automation) Deep…
Define and own the functional safety concept for humanoid robotic systems
Lead and execute system‑level hazard analyses, including HARA, FMEA, and FTA
Derive and manage safety requirements across the system architecture
Define safety mechanisms such as limits, monitors, and graceful degradation
Develop and contribute technically towards safety cases and assurance arguments
Partner cross‑functionally to influence architecture and design decisions
Support operational safety and continuous risk reassessment throughout the product lifecycle
Requirements
~1 min readB.S. or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven cross‑functional technical leadership
Demonstrated application of robotics and autonomy safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508, ISO 26262, ISO 12100, ISO 15066)
Background in simulation, fault injection, and system‑level validation
Knowledge of human injury biomechanics and human‑robot interaction (HRI) safety
Experience supporting external audits, certification reviews, or safety assessments
Demonstrated ability to translate hazards into testable safety requirements
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- May 5, 2026
- Last seen
- June 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 28
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- June 3, 2026
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