Remote • Full-Time • Senior Level

Principal Robotics Safety Engineer

Provide strategic technical leadership and shape the future of functional safety in robotics.

About the Role

Principal-level technical leadership in functional safety and robotics certification.

We seek a Principal Robotics Safety Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership and expertise. This senior position involves developing advanced safety solutions, leading complex certification programs, and advancing the state of functional safety practice in robotics. You will work with clients on challenging problems, mentor senior engineers, and establish technical direction for safety-critical robotics systems.

Strategic Leadership

Technical Innovation

Program Management

Thought Leadership

Requirements

Qualifications for principal-level functional safety leadership.

Experience Required

15-20+ years in functional safety, robotics engineering, or safety-critical systems development.

Functional Safety Expert

Advanced expertise in IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 26262, and emerging safety standards.

FSE Certification

Functional Safety Expert (FSE) certification required or equivalent demonstrable expertise.

Robotics Mastery

Deep domain expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, or safety-critical industrial automation.

Program Management

Extensive experience leading complex safety certification and development programs.

Strategic Vision

Ability to shape technical strategy and mentor senior-level engineers and leaders.

Ready to provide principal-level leadership?

Submit your application to shape the future of functional safety.