3h ago
Lead Functional Safety Engineer
Mission Viejo, CA
$70k-$300k / year
full-timelead
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll architect and deploy functional safety systems for autonomous wheeled robots operating in real-world construction environments. You'll own the safety architecture from supervised remote E-Stops to non-line-of-sight autonomy, directly configuring Safety PLCs and integrating with the autonomy stack. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated safety team as the company scales.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design supervised safety systems including remote E-Stops and indicator lighting.
- Integrate and configure Safety PLCs, safety lidars, and related hardware.
- Implement safe control transitions between human operators and autonomy stack.
- Deploy and validate safety systems on physical robots in construction environments.
๐ Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with relevant experience.
- Deep hands-on expertise configuring and programming Safety PLCs.
- Proven experience selecting and integrating hardware safety components such as remote E-Stops.
- Strong ownership mindset with ability to operate as a self-directed individual contributor.
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with safety standards like ISO 13849 or IEC 61508.
- Prior experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, or heavy machinery.
- Experience deploying systems in demanding environments like construction or mining.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Generous time off
- ๐ Equity
- ๐ฅ Full benefits
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter phone screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical interview with teamยท 60 min
- 3Onsite interview with hands-on exerciseยท half day
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