Principal Robotics Safety Engineer

Critical Systems Analysis, LLC (CSA), a safety consulting company serving the rail and robotics industries, is hiring a Principal Robotics Safety Engineer to lead robotics safety engineering initiatives and guide clients in compliance with international safety standards. The role manages safety programs, leads risk and hazard analyses, advises on functional safety architectures, and mentors engineers.

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