Senior / Principal Functional Safety Engineer

Fully Remote | Robotics & Autonomous SystemsA 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 DoingLeading end-to-end safety programmes for complex robotic systemsDriving hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety lifecycle deliveryDeveloping safety requirements aligned to IEC 61508, ISO 13849, 13482, and other relevant standardsConducting FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, and related analysesAdvising on functional safety architectures for collaborative and autonomous systemsMentoring engineers and acting as the senior technical authoritySupporting client growth and industry engagementWhat We’re Looking For15+ years in safety engineering (ideally robotics, industrial autonomous, or equivalent)Proven leadership delivering complex safety programmesDeep knowledge of robotics safety standards and SIL/PL determinationExperience across hardware or software safetyFunctional Safety Expert (FSE) or equivalent (TÜV/Exida preferred)Why Apply?Fully remote with occasional travelHigh technical autonomyInfluence safety strategy on cutting-edge robotics programmesFlexible schedule + strong benefits packageIf you’re a senior robotics safety professional ready to lead at principal level, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.