Robot Safety Operator - San Diego

Dyna Robotics; SITE Town; On-site; PKR 18,080,667 - 25,034,770; Full time

Job summary

Dyna Robotics seeks a Robot Safety Operator to ensure safe operation of robotic systems during live testing and deployment at client sites. The role focuses on protecting personnel and hardware while supporting experimental operations and collaborating with engineering teams.

This on-site position at client locations requires strong safety discipline, the ability to monitor robot behavior in real-world environments, and proactive response to any unsafe events or alarms.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control robotic systems to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Intervene in real time when unsafe behavior or unexpected events occur (e.g., activate emergency stop or perform recovery).
• Conduct pre‑task safety inspections and maintain secure testing environments.
• Record safety events and performance data to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety procedures

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux OS basics

Job description

Position Overview

As a Robot Safety Operator at Dyna Robotics, you will ensure the safe and reliable operation of our robotic systems during live testing and deployment at client sites. You will play a critical role in maintaining safety standards, protecting personnel and hardware, and supporting experimental operations. You will work closely with our engineering and research teams to monitor, evaluate, and refine robot behavior in real‑world environments.

This role is primarily on-site at a client location in San Diego, CA. We maintain a high bar for talent and look for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced, hands‑on environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control robotic systems to ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Intervene in real time when unsafe behavior or unexpected events occur (e.g., activate emergency stop or perform recovery)
• Conduct pre‑task safety inspections and maintain secure testing environments
• Record safety events and performance data to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotic systems, automation, or lab safety operations
• Familiarity with industrial or collaborative robot safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218, RIA, ISO/TS 15066)
• Experience with safety equipment such as interlocks, E-stops, or sensors
• Basic familiarity with computer software interfaces and tools (e.g., command line, bash, Linux OS)