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ARX Robotics is seeking a Staff Safety Engineer to lead safety and reliability engineering for autonomous ground platforms deployed in high-stakes defense and first-responder environments. In this role, you will be the expert voice ensuring systems are safe, dependable, and maintainable from design through field deployment.
You will serve as a central guide for hardware, software, and systems teams, embedding resilience into every layer of the technology. Your responsibilities include:
• Establishing a comprehensive safety and reliability function for core system development programs
• Conducting rigorous safety analyses including FMEA/FMECA and fault tree analysis (FTA) with clear, actionable insights for engineering teams
• Developing traceable safety and reliability requirements throughout system architecture
• Performing structured assessments that shape system design and prevent issues proactively
• Identifying failure modes and developing mitigation strategies to reduce operational risk in complex, safety-critical systems
• Creating data-driven mitigation strategies that improve system performance in the field
• Designing robust maintenance concepts to enhance readiness and operational life of deployed platforms
• Conducting root cause investigations to solve problems and strengthen long-term system integrity
• Mentoring engineers and advancing safety-first culture across the organization
ARX is a dual-use technology company specializing in autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defense sector. The company develops systems that assist NATO armies and civilian first responders in training and decision-making for life-or-death situations. The role offers hybrid working, competitive compensation with bonus, 27-30 vacation days, employer pension contribution, learning & development support, and relocation assistance.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong background in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of significant hands-on experience in safety and reliability engineering for complex products
• Deep, applied expertise in FMEA, FTA, and other risk analysis methodologies
• Proven track record working with mission-critical systems where failure is not an option
• Practical knowledge of key safety standards (ISO 13849, MIL-STD-882E, IEC 61508) and their effective application
• Strong analytical thinking paired with practical, hands-on problem-solving approach
• Highly collaborative spirit uniting different engineering disciplines toward common safety goals
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex safety concepts to technical and non-technical colleagues
Note: Candidates need not meet every requirement; motivated candidates eager to grow into the role are encouraged to apply.
