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Safety Systems Engineer for Robotics

2 months ago


Watertown, Massachusetts, United States Boston Dynamics Full time

About Boston Dynamics: Boston Dynamics is a premier innovator in the field of mobile robotics, addressing some of the most challenging engineering problems. Our team merges advanced principles of dynamic control and balance with state-of-the-art mechanical designs, cutting-edge electronics, and next-generation software to create high-performance robots equipped with perception, navigation, and intelligence.

Position Overview: We are looking for a Product Safety System Engineer with expertise in mobile machinery, automotive, or automation sectors. This position will focus on ensuring safety design, adherence to technical standards, and compliance with regulatory frameworks, collaborating closely with product management, engineering, system integration, and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes a significant contribution to the safety of autonomous mobile robots throughout their lifecycle. A strong cross-disciplinary background in risk-based analysis, system engineering, and functional safety is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct task-oriented risk assessments with internal stakeholders.
  • Lead failure analysis at both component and system levels for autonomous mobile robots.
  • Develop the Technical Safety Concept and Product Safety Requirements Specifications.
  • Create and oversee a Safety Plan for safety functions in accordance with IEC 61508, applicable at both product and system levels.
  • Document and lead risk assessments, compliance reports, impact analyses, and change management processes.
  • Produce and manage the development and updates of internal and external technical documentation.
  • Review manuals to ensure that remaining risks are clearly communicated and that they meet compliance requirements.
  • Track and document the completion of verification reviews and tests for safety functions and other safety requirements specific to mobile autonomous robots.
  • Contribute to training initiatives, customer support, and field engineering efforts.
  • Engage in additional activities that support and enhance safety technology for autonomous robots.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (Robotics, Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related fields).
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering for complex mechatronic systems and robotics.
  • Extensive knowledge in System Engineering, risk assessment methodologies, and quality process control.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing validation and verification plans.
  • Proven experience in advocating for formal compliance processes.
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC61508, ISO 26262, ISO/-2).
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects through various development stages.
  • Experience with PLM tools related to functional safety, software development, and compliance.
  • Proficient in authoring, reviewing, and approving safety requirements, with particular expertise in Jama and Jira being advantageous.
We welcome all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States.