Functional Safety Engineer (human)

Neura Robotics; Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Metzingen, Riederich; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Neura Robotics in Germany seeks a functional safety engineer to own safety architecture across system, hardware, and software for robotic applications. You will drive hazard analysis (HARA), FMEA/FMEDA, and FTA, ensuring compliance with ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, and ISO 10218.

Collaborate across hardware, embedded software, controls, and certification teams to advance safety practices and address evolving robotic technologies including AI-based perception and autonomous navigation.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics.
• 3+ years in functional safety engineering for safety-related systems in robotics, automation, or automotive.
• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification or equivalent is a strong plus.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, and ISO 10218.
• Experience with safety lifecycle execution per IEC 61508, ISO 13849 or ISO26262.

Responsabilités

• Own Safety Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain functional safety concepts across system, hardware, and software for robotic applications.
• Lead Safety Analysis: Conduct hazard and risk assessments (HARA), FMEA/FMEDA, FTA and produce safety deliverables.
• Enforce Compliance: Ensure conformity with applicable safety standards and support audits and certification processes.
• Bridge Disciplines: Collaborate with system architects, embedded SW, HW, and controls engineers to allocate safety-critical requirements.
• Advance Safety Practice: Evolve safety processes to address AI-based perception, autonomous navigation, and human-robot collaboration.

Connaissances

Functional safety

Hazard analysis

FMEA/FMEDA

FTA

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

MSc/PhD in Robotics or Systems Engineering

TÜV FSE certification (strong plus)

Outils

Medini

BTC

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Description du poste

At the heart of product innovation and development, our Systems Engineering Department transforms market demands into safe, certifiable, and competitive solutions and architectures. By collaborating closely with software, hardware, safety, and certification teams, we ensure every product meets the highest standards while adapting to fast-evolving market needs. Our mission is to enable seamless human-robot collaboration and deliver solutions that are safe, compliant, and ready for the future. Join us to shape the next generation of human-robot systems by owning system-level requirements, integration, and alignment, with architectural responsibilities as needed. If you thrive in cross-functional teamwork and technical excellence, you’ll find extraordinary opportunities with us.

Your Mission & Challenges

• Own Safety Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain functional safety concepts across system, hardware, and software levels for robotic applications — from concept through deployment and field operation
• Lead Safety Analysis: Drive hazard and risk assessment (HARA), FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, analyses tailored to collaborative and autonomous robotic systems. Produce and maintain key deliverables: Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Safety Requirement Specifications, and validation reports. Generate mature Safety Concepts and support closely their implementation
• Enforce Compliance: Ensure conformity with applicable safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 10218) and the Machinery Directive. Support audits, third-party assessments, and certification processes
• Bridge Disciplines: Collaborate with system architects, embedded SW, HW, and controls engineers to define, allocate, and validate safety-critical requirements across all subsystems and interfaces
• Advance Safety Practice: Continuously evolve safety processes and methods to address emerging robotic technologies — including AI-based perception, autonomous navigation, and dynamic human-robot collaboration

What We Can Look Forward To (Core Competencies)

• Education: MSc or PhD in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline. TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification or equivalent is a strong plus
• Track Record: 3+ years in functional safety engineering for safety-related systems at system, software, and hardware level — ideally in robotics, industrial automation, or automotive. Hands-on experience with safety lifecycle execution per IEC 61508, ISO 13849 or ISO26262
• Standards Fluency: Strong working knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, and ISO 10218. Familiarity with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO/PAS 21448) for perception-based safety functions is highly valued
• Safety Reasoning: Analysis and ability to synthesize functional safety concepts into coherent architectures — from hazard identification through SIL/PL determination to safety requirement allocation. Skilled in HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA, with proficiency in tools such as Medini or BTC, and traceability environments (DOORS, Jama, Polarion)
• Cross-Functional Strength: Proven ability to coordinate across hardware, embedded software, controls, and certification teams in complex, multidisciplinary development environments. Strong communication skills to convey safety concepts effectively across diverse teams