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

ARX Robotics GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

27 vacation days

Pension contribution

Learning & development support

Flexible benefits budget

Hybrid working setup

Structured salary bands

Relocation support

Job summary

ARX Robotics GmbH is seeking a Staff Safety Engineer to ensure safety, reliability, and maintainability of autonomous ground platforms from design to deployment. You'll guide hardware, software, and systems teams and embed resilience across the system.

You will apply FMEA/FTA, define traceable safety requirements, mentor engineers, and shape risk mitigation. The role offers growth, a competitive package, and hybrid work possibilities in a mission-driven defense tech company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience in safety and reliability engineering for complex products
• Practical knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849, MIL-STD-882E, IEC 61508) and how to apply them
• Strong analytical thinking with hands-on problem-solving
• Collaborative across hardware, software and systems teams

Responsibilities

• Lead safety analyses (FMEA/FMECA, FTA) and translate results into actionable design guidance
• Define traceable safety and reliability requirements across system architecture
• Mentor engineers on safety best practices and foster a safety-first culture
• Identify root causes and develop mitigation strategies to reduce operational risk
• Develop robust maintenance concepts to extend platform readiness and life

Skills

Safety engineering

Reliability engineering

FMEA

FTA

Risk analysis

Education

Systems/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering

Job description

About the Role

In the high-stakes environments where our systems operate, safety and reliability are non-negotiable. As our Staff Safety Engineer, you’ll be the expert voice ensuring our autonomous ground platforms are safe, dependable, and maintainable from the first design sketch to final deployment in the field.

You will be a central guide for our hardware, software, and systems teams, embedding resilience into every layer of our technology. Your work is critical to our mission: delivering autonomous systems that our partners can trust without question when it matters most.

What You’ll Build

• A comprehensive safety and reliability function for our core system development programs, setting the standard for excellence
• Rigorous safety analyses, including FMEA/FMECA and fault tree analysis (FTA), that provide clear, actionable insights to our engineering teams
• Traceable safety and reliability requirements throughout the entire system architecture, ensuring integrity from concept to delivery
• Structured assessments that actively shape system design and prevent issues before they arise
• Failure mode identification and mitigation strategies that reduce operational risk across complex, safety-critical systems
• Data-driven mitigation strategies that reduce operational risk and continuously improve system performance in the field
• Robust maintenance concepts that enhance the readiness and operational life of our deployed platforms
• Root cause investigations that not only solve problems but also strengthen the long-term integrity of our systems
• A culture of safety-first thinking by mentoring engineers and advancing best practices across the organization

What You Bring

• A strong background in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• 8+ years significant hands-on experience in safety and reliability engineering for complex products
• Deep, applied expertise in FMEA, FTA, and other risk analysis methodologies
• A proven track record working with mission-critical systems where failure is not an option
• Practical knowledge of key safety standards (like ISO 13849, MIL-STD-882E, or IEC 61508) and how to apply them effectively
• The ability to pair strong analytical thinking with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• A highly collaborative spirit that unites different engineering disciplines toward a common safety goal
• 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
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• 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 our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology! ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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