Principal Robotics Safety Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
18 hours ago
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Key skills
Robotics Safety EngineeringISO 13849IEC 61508ISO 13482Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)Reliability Block Diagram (RBD)Functional Safety Expert (FSE) CertificationSystem Safety AnalysisSoftware Safety AnalysisHazard IdentificationSafety Integrity Level (SIL) DeterminationPerformance Level (PL) DeterminationVerification ActivitiesHardware SafetySoftware SafetyCollaborative RoboticsAutonomous RoboticsLeadershipMentoringCommunication
About this role
Critical Systems Analysis, LLC is a specialized safety consulting company serving the rail and robotics industries. As a Principal Robotics Safety Engineer, you will serve as the senior subject matter expert and technical leader for robotics safety engineering initiatives, leading multidisciplinary safety programs and mentoring engineers across all levels.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct safety programs for advanced robotics systems, including program definition, budget, schedule, and reporting
- Lead technical safety activities, including planning, risk assessment, hazard analysis, and validation across robotic platforms and automation systems
- Develop, implement, and review safety requirements and safety plans in compliance with ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 13482
- Conduct and oversee detailed safety analyses, including FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, and RBD studies
- Interpret and apply robotics safety regulations and standards to client projects; ensure alignment with applicable international and industry requirements
- Lead technical reviews and audits to verify adherence to safety lifecycles and engineering best practices
- Mentor and develop Junior and Senior Safety Engineers, fostering technical growth in robotics-specific safety methodologies
- Advise clients on the implementation of functional safety architectures for robotic and automated systems
- Present at industry events and publish papers to advance the state of robotics safety engineering
- Support business development through networking, client engagement, and strategic project acquisition
Requirements:
- 15–20+ years of experience in safety engineering, with at least 8 years in robotics or industrial automation
- Proven leadership in developing and managing complex safety programs for robotics systems
- Advanced knowledge of robotics safety standards and lifecycles, including IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and ISO 13482
- Expertise in system and software safety analysis, including hazard identification, SIL/PL determination, and verification activities
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, capable of translating complex analyses into clear, actionable documentation
- Experience with both hardware and software safety in collaborative and autonomous robotics applications
- Functional Safety Expert (FSE) or equivalent certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- TÜV or Exida Functional Safety Certification for Robotics or Machinery