Senior Safety Engineer (m/f/d) Safety Engineering

ARX Robotics GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

27 vacation days

Development budget

Probonio benefits

Hybrid work setup

Structured salary bands & bi-annuals

Referral bonus program

Dog-friendly office

Relocation support if applicable

Job summary

ARX Robotics GmbH is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to embed safety, reliability and maintainability across our autonomous ground systems. You will own the safety program, drive risk analyses, and ensure rigorous safety documentation while collaborating with hardware, software and systems teams.

You will apply FMEA/FTA methods, engage in structured safety reviews, and use data-driven analyses to continuously improve system integrity.

Qualifications

• Master-level safety engineering degree or closely related field.
• 4–5+ years hands-on Safety Engineering experience.
• Experience with FMEA/FTA and risk analysis on complex systems.
• Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 12100, ISO 13849, MIL-STD-882E, NATO AEP-4754, IEC 61508, ISO 3691).
• Strong analytical thinking and practical problem-solving to drive fixes.
• Collaborative across engineering disciplines with clear safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the safety function across system development programs.
• Define and maintain traceable safety requirements from concept to delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks via structured risk assessments and mitigations.
• Conduct safety analyses (FMEA/FTA) to inform architecture and design.
• Lead safety reviews to shape technical decisions and culture of safety-by-design.
• Identify failure modes and develop robust mitigation strategies.
• Use data and performance trends for data-driven reliability improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action frameworks.

Skills

FMEA

FTA

Risk analysis

Safety standards

Analytical thinking

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Safety Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

In high-stakes environments, safety and reliability are absolute. As our Senior Safety Engineer, you will embed these principles into the core of our autonomous ground systems. You will pioneer the engineering practices that ensure our products are safe, dependable, and maintainable from the first design sketch to final deployment in the field.

Working across systems, hardware, and software teams, you’ll be the central node for identifying risks and building resilience into every layer of our technology. Your expertise will directly shape the trustworthiness of our systems, ensuring that security and military forces can depend on them when it matters most.

What You’ll Build

• Establish and lead the safety function across our system development programs, setting the standard for how we embed resilience into our products
• Define and maintain traceable safety reuirements that guide our systems from concept through to delivery
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through structured risk assessments and targeted risk-reduction activities
• Conduct rigorous safety analyses (like FMEA or FTA) that directly inform and improve system architecture and design
• Lead structured safety reviews that actively shape technical decisions and contribute to a culture of safety-by-design
• Identify potential failure modes and develop robust mitigation strategies to reduce operational risk in complex, safety-critical systems
• Use operational data and performance trends to conduct data-driven analyses, continuously improving system behavior and reliability
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective action frameworks that strengthen system integrity over time

What You Bring

• A Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
• Minimum 4 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in Safety Engineering
• Solid experience in FMEA or FTA, and risk analysis — applied to real, complex systems
• Proven experience working with safety-critical or mission-critical systems where failure is not an option
• Solid knowledge of some of the relevant Safety standards and how to apply them in practice (e.g.: ISO 12100, ISO 13849, MIL-STD-882E, NATO AEP-4754, IEC 61508, ISO 3691)
• Strong analytical thinking paired with practical problem-solving — you identify the risk and then drive the fix
• A collaborative approach that allows you to work effectively across engineering disciplines and bring alignment to complex technical programs
• The ability to document Safety concepts
• Excellent communication skills, making complex safety concepts clear to technical and non-technical colleagues alike.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of your democracies,
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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