Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Job Description
Salary: $146K - $194K

Who We Are:
PowerLight Technologies is the leading developer of safe, long-distance laser power beaming solutions totransmit kilowatt-level power remotely, making energy accessible to new and increasingly mobiledistributed digital assets on and off planet Earth. Laser power beaming delivers energy to digitalinfrastructure, enabling power to be delivered when and where it is needed, including in hard-to-reachplaces or at high altitudes, with or without human access, and without the tether to todays battery- and power-cord powerdistribution environment. At PowerLight Technologies we seek to hire contributors who exhibit three special traits: the hands-on skill to create hardware and software; a commitment to teamwork; and a track record of high achievement ideally with startup experience growing into a larger organization. The most successful members of our team exhibit all of these qualities, wrapped with genuine niceness and respect for others.

Successful team members are undeterred by extremely challenging, first-of-their-kind problems to solve. They experiment, fail-and-learn quickly, and lock in the mastery of their explorations alongside like-minded innovators.

We hire professionals who know their craft; we look for those who can design boards, assemblies, optical chains, code, and processes with an eye toward successful, field-ready, secure, nicely documented products and systems. We also value academic chops, people who love embrace physics, analysis, and technical progress.

Our culture is one of urgency, accountability, teamwork, and a healthy sense of fun, along with a passion for science. We show up prepared, engage in healthy debate, embrace deadlines, and work hard to maintain a workplace environment that is energizing.

A career here means you will interact with the world's leading scientists, engineers, and builders. Join our team bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional and thought leader to work in the emerging field of long-distance power beaming.

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Job Description:
As a Senior Systems Safety Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our next-generation complex multidisciplinary laser power beaming systems. Your responsibilities will include the modeling, analysis, optimization, and design of safety features through a novel safety-based approach for both free-space power beaming systems and power-over-fiber systems. This role requires a deep understanding of failure characteristics of system components, as well as expertise in formal system safety design and assessment methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ongoing safety Concept of Operations and requirements development in a model based environment for advanced high energy laser power beaming systems.

• Multidisciplinary Design Analysis:

• Collaborate and contribute across teams to analyze the design of complex systems spanning multiple disciplines, including mechanical and electronic hardware, optics, and software.

• Assess potential safety risks associated with various design elements and propose mitigating solutions.

• Perform safety analyses based on knowledge of standards such as ISO 26262 and MIL-STD-882E.

• Optimization of Safety Features:

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize safety features within the system architecture, including algorithms, sensing layers, and components.

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate safety considerations seamlessly into designs.

• Novel Safety-Based Approach:

• Innovate and propose novel approaches to enhance the safety of systems, incorporating the latest industry best practices and emerging technologies.

• Develop and propose hazard mitigation techniques.

• Stay abreast of advancements in safety engineering and integrate relevant methodologies into the design process. Influence evolving standards for laser power beaming safety. Participate in standards organizations and industry alliances.

• Hazard and Failure Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of failure characteristics of system components to identify potential failure modes and their impact on overall system safety.

• Collaborate with reliability engineers to develop strategies for minimizing the likelihood of failures.

• Ability to develop and perform HAZOP, FMECA, FTA and other related methods.

• Safety Assessment:

• Lead and conduct safety assessments and audits to evaluate performance of systems.

• Generate safety reports and documentation, providing clear and comprehensive insights into potential risks and recommended mitigations.

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with colleagues on cross-functional teams, including engineering and quality assurance, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to system safety. Facilitate discussions and progress toward addressing safety issues. Manage functional safety programs and activities.

• Prepare detailed documentation, including safety analysis reports, feature tracking, hazard identification, and more.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting safety analyses and recommendations in a clear and understandable manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, physics, or a related field. Master's or PhD preferred.
• Proven experience in systems safety engineering, with a focus on multidisciplinary design analysis, optimization, and modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement a System Safety Program Plan.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508, ISO 26262, SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882E, and other safety related standards, and ability to evaluate designed systems in accordance with, industry standards and regulations related to system safety, laser safety and range safety.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in safety-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, or medical devices.
• Knowledge of software tools used in safety analysis and modeling.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and effective communication to drive the development of reliable and safe systems. The Senior Systems Safety Engineer will be at the forefront of ensuring that safety considerations continue to be integral to our design and development processes.

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer, as well as setting up and adjusting laser power beaming equipment for testing, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds (e.g. computer, printer paper). Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers using a computer, keyboard, mouse, writing.

Benefits:

• 401Kand HSA options
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Additional voluntary benefits offered
• Flexible paid time off program and paid holidays
• TeleDoc and Employee assistance programs
• In-office gym and locker rooms, plus Green River Trail access right outside the office doors
• Snacks/beverages
• Community giving programs and events

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PowerLight Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.