Functional Safety Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Functional Safety Engineer (Robotics): Supporting the safety and reliability of autonomous robotic vehicle systems with an accent on identifying hazards and risks using Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA). Focus on integrating safety into design, development, verification, and validation activities while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.

Location: 100% Remote (US)

Salary: $76,200 to $187,740 / year

Company

hirify.global is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world.

What you will do

• Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance across the organization.
• Contribute to the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.
• Conduct safety analyses, including STPA, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure proper allocation of safety requirements within the design and development process.
• Review safety verification and validation activities, such as safety testing and simulation.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer, or similar credentials are highly preferred.
• 3-8 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably within robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, mining equipment, or agricultural machinery industries.
• Hands-on experience with functional safety activities using STPA.
• Strong understanding of functional safety standards.
• Foundational skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks using STPA, FMEA, and FTA.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.