Robotics Functional Safety Lead

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics in the United States is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to lead the functional safety program for our robot platforms. You will own safety requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, software, safety, and certification, and ensure alignment with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.

The role requires hands-on experience with safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FTA, STPA), and the ability to articulate safety arguments to executives and auditors.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Systems Engineering, EE, Mechatronics or Robotics.
• 3+ years in functional safety engineering with hands-on RAs and safety cases.
• 2+ years as active FSM with governance and safety-case contribution.
• Certifications such as TÜV FSEng, CFSE or Exida strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 10218.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional safety strategy across the full product portfolio.
• Build and coach safety engineers across product lines and projects.
• Own and drive HARA, FMEA, FTA, STPA campaigns and safety cases.
• Develop and implement safety concepts in HW/SW/system.
• Interface with executives, authorities, and auditors for safety.
• Monitor EU and international regulations and adapt safety approaches.

Skills

Functional safety engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety case development

Regulatory alignment

Education

MSc or PhD in Systems Engineering, EE, Mechatronics, Robotics

TÜV FSEng, CFSE, or Exida certification preferred

Tools

Medini

APIS IQ

DOORS

Polarion

Job description

NEURA Robotics in the United States is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to lead the functional safety program for our robot platforms. You will own safety requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, software, safety, and certification, and ensure alignment with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.

The role requires hands-on experience with safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FTA, STPA), and the ability to articulate safety arguments to executives and auditors.