About this opportunity
Akkar lists this Senior / Principal Functional Safety Engineer opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fully Remote | Robotics & Autonomous Systems
A specialist safety engineering consultancy is seeking experienced Robotics Safety Engineers to lead high-integrity robotics and automation safety programmes.
This is a senior, client-facing technical leadership role supporting the development and certification of advanced robotic and autonomous systems in line with international safety standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading end-to-end safety programmes for complex robotic systems
Driving hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety lifecycle delivery
Developing safety requirements aligned to IEC 61508, ISO 13849, 13482, and other relevant standards
Conducting FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, and related analyses
Advising on functional safety architectures for collaborative and autonomous systems
Mentoring engineers and acting as the senior technical authority
Supporting client growth and industry engagement
What We’re Looking For
15+ years in safety engineering (ideally robotics, industrial autonomous, or equivalent)
Proven leadership delivering complex safety programmes
Deep knowledge of robotics safety standards and SIL/PL determination
Experience across hardware or software safety
Functional Safety Expert (FSE) or equivalent (TÜV/Exida preferred)
Why Apply?
Fully remote with occasional travel
High technical autonomy
Influence safety strategy on cutting-edge robotics programmes
Flexible schedule + strong benefits package
If you’re a senior robotics safety professional ready to lead at principal level, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Who can apply
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