Staff Systems Engineer, Functional Safety
Agility RoboticsFremont, CA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$191,000 – $249,000
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What this role is
This role leads systems engineering and functional safety architecture for humanoid robots deployed in industrial settings, requiring deep expertise in safety-critical system design and the ability to balance rigorous safety standards with startup velocity. It suits experienced systems engineers from safety-critical industries who can own complex requirements, drive cross-functional decisions, and translate functional safety standards into real robotics deployments.
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What they ask for
Required
- 8+ years of systems engineering in safety-critical domains (robotics, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar)
- 3+ years on system safety or functional safety projects using standards like ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or IEC 62061
- Demonstrated leadership of system-level integration, architecture, and requirements management
- Self-direction and bias for action in fast-paced environments
- Understanding of safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels
- Expert-level safety requirements authoring and traceability management
- Strong familiarity with V-model for safety-critical systems
- Proficiency with safety analysis tools and requirements management platforms
- Ability to collaborate with test engineering on safety verification and validation
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with collaborative or mobile robotics in industrial environments
- Background in AI/ML safety for autonomous systems
- Experience mentoring junior engineers in safety-critical development
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance for robotics in manufacturing
- Experience with safety-critical robotics or autonomous systems