Robotic Safety Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Robotic Safety Engineer (Robotics): Defining and implementing safety strategies and compliance for humanoid robots in home and commercial environments, with an accent on supporting safety-critical functions and establishing development methodologies. Focus on leading the product safety certification process and ensuring the integration of safety considerations throughout the product development lifecycle.

Location: Must work 5 days/week in the San Jose, CA office

Company

hirify.global is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid.

What you will do

• Apply industry-standard safety methodologies to contribute to the development and architectural design, supporting the deployment of humanoid robot prototypes and safety-critical systems in the home and commercial environments.
• Develop and implement processes and methodologies for ensuring the safety of autonomous humanoid robot operations, with a keen focus on the entire certification process.
• Perform safety activities in coordination with design, development, and verification of robotic systems, including generating safety artifacts such as safety plans, risk analysis and reliability assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate safety requirements and ensure consistency between safety activities and development activities.
• Lead and oversee the entire product safety certification process, working closely with certification authorities to meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Ensure the integration of safety considerations throughout the product development lifecycle, from design to deployment.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience getting products through safety certification
• Extensive experience in safety engineering on various robotic systems, with a focus on safety-critical functions
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems related to robotics
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple organizations
• In depth knowledge of industrial robotics and safety standards such as R15.06, R15.08, IEC 62061 and IEC 61508

Nice to have

• Advanced Degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience leading the certification process for safety-critical products
• Familiarity with safety certifications and compliance in the field of robotics
• Demonstrated ability to obtain regulatory acceptance of safety documents