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Staff Safety Engineer

Third Wave Automation
Location
Union City, Ca
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Customer Success
Salary
$166,000 - $249,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in safety engineering within robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or heavy industrial automation
  • Deep, working knowledge of OSHA regulations and core autonomy standards, specifically IEC 61508, ISO 13849 (Parts 1 & 2), and ISO/SAE 21434 (Cybersecurity)
  • Technical depth to challenge engineering assumptions and propose innovative safety solutions
  • Comfortable leveraging LLMs and modern software tools for efficiency in research and technical writing
  • Proven experience participating in industry standards committees and influencing executives and regulatory bodies
  • Ability to operate in a high-growth startup environment with autonomy in defining the roadmap
Nice to have
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Deep experience navigating functional safety audits and achieving safety certifications for complex hardware/software systems
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills to translate complex safety standards into actionable engineering requirements
What the job really is

As a Staff Safety Engineer at Third Wave Automation, you will be the primary technical authority on system safety and compliance for autonomous robotics. Your role involves architecting safety systems, leading certification processes, and advocating for industry standards while collaborating with product and engineering teams to embed safety into the robotics platform. You will also oversee internal EHS programs and represent the company in national and international standards committees.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and a 401k matching program
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Daily meals provided, including lunch and dinner for late work
  • Variety of snacks available
  • Supportive team environment
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High level of responsibility and autonomy may not suit all candidates
  • Startup environment may involve rapid changes and uncertainty
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