Advanced Functional Safety Engineer

Exol•Andover, MA

1d•$120,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking an Advanced Functional Safety Engineer to join its newly formed Functional Safety team. This role involves architecting processes, owning complex projects from inception to completion, and influencing cross-functional teams to integrate safety into advanced automation technologies. The Functional Safety Team is part of the Product Development Organization and is responsible for the end-to-end safety lifecycle of Symbotic's AI-powered robotics. The team focuses on building the foundation for functional safety at scale and integrating industry standards into cutting-edge robotic systems.

Requirements

Proven experience creating processes or building functions from scratch, rather than just working within established systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and lead complex technical projects independently.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and persuade teams across different engineering disciplines.
Minimum of 5 years driving safety and compliance in complex, high-tech systems.
BS in Engineering required.
Deep knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, or RIA R15.06, and the ability to apply them in non-traditional ways.
A self-starter who thrives when given a goal and the freedom to determine the best path to reach it.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
Responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead safety-critical projects from start to finish, including the creation and management of project timelines and deliverables.
Help design and implement the internal processes and engineering practices for a high-growth, new functional safety organization.
Act as a cross-functional leader, working with hardware, software, and systems teams to embed safety into the core of our tech stack.
Translate industry standards (ISO, IEC, RIA) into creative, practical solutions for advanced autonomous mobile robots and high-speed distribution systems.
Use the high level of autonomy in this role to identify new areas for safety innovation and personal career advancement.
Support and validate unique automation setups at customer sites, ensuring our custom builds thrive in real-world production.
Travel up to 20% to visit various sites to see designs and processes in action.