Systems Engineering Architect, Safety

Mytra•Brisbane, CA

92d•Onsite

About The Position

Mytra is seeking a Systems Engineering Architect, Safety to lead the design and implementation of our end-to-end industrial safety strategy from first principles, for autonomous robotic systems operating in warehouse environments. In this role, you will architect safety-critical systems designed to meet ISO 13849-1 requirements, establishing the safety framework that enables our robots to operate reliably and safely alongside people, infrastructure, and existing warehouse automation. You will work across the entire product lifecycle—from concept through deployment—defining safety requirements, designing safety control architectures, and ensuring compliance with applicable industrial safety standards. As Systems Engineering Architect, Safety, you will define how Mytra approaches functional safety at the system level, establishing the methodologies, processes, and technical architectures necessary to achieve and validate performance level compliance. You will collaborate closely with systems engineering, controls, firmware, software, and field operations teams to integrate safety considerations throughout the product development process and ensure safety is architected into our systems from the ground up. This role requires on-site presence at our Brisbane, CA headquarters for close collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in systems engineering with specific expertise in functional safety, ideally related to ISO 13849-1 and safety control system design
Proven track record designing and validating safety systems, including demonstrated experience with Category 3 or 4 architectures and diagnostic coverage calculations
Deep expertise in safety standards
Strong understanding of safety-critical control system design principles including redundancy architectures, fault detection and diagnostics, common cause failure analysis, and systematic failure prevention
Experience designing safety solutions for mobile equipment, industrial robotics, or warehouse automation systems involving human-machine interaction
Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative safety analysis including MTTF/PFH calculations, diagnostic coverage assessment, and reliability modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to balance safety requirements with system performance and cost constraints
Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams, translating safety requirements into implementable hardware, firmware, and software solutions
Excellent technical communication skills and ability to produce clear safety documentation for technical and certification audiences
B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field

Nice To Haves

Experience working with third-party certification organizations to validate machinery safety compliance
Background in autonomous mobile robot safety, material handling equipment, or warehouse automation environments
Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, or equivalent professional certification

Responsibilities

Architect and implement safety-critical control systems designed to achieve ISO 13849-1 compliance for autonomous robotic systems in warehouse environments
Conduct comprehensive risk assessment in accordance with ISO 12100 and ISO 13849-1, determining required Performance Levels for identified hazards and defining appropriate risk reduction measures
Design safety control architectures, including redundancy strategies (Category 3 or 4 architectures), diagnostic coverage (DCavg), mission time considerations, and systematic failure prevention
Specify and integrate safety components including safety MCUs, PLCs, safety-rated sensors, emergency stop systems, LOTO, and safe motion control functions
Develop and maintain system-level safety validation evidence, including MTTF calculations, diagnostic coverage analysis, fault injection testing, and safety case documentation required for Performance Level verification
Define safety requirements across the system hierarchy and ensure traceability from hazard analysis through implementation, testing, and validation
Establish safety design patterns and reusable safety modules that can be validated once and deployed consistently across product variants
Lead hazard analysis and risk assessment activities (HARA, HAZOP, FMEA) throughout the product development lifecycle, identifying safety-critical scenarios and defining mitigation strategies
Partner with systems engineering, controls, and firmware teams to implement safety functions with appropriate response times, fault detection mechanisms, and fail-safe behaviors
Develop safety validation and verification protocols, including systematic capability analysis, hardware fault tolerance verification, and dangerous failure rate validation
Work with field operations and deployment teams to establish commissioning procedures, periodic testing requirements, and safety-related maintenance schedules
Serve as the technical safety authority for internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, integrators, and certification bodies
Create tools, frameworks, and documentation to scale safety practices and maintain compliance as the organization and product deployments grow

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity grants at a high-growth company backed by top-tier VCs
Fully subsidized health coverage, including medical (baseline plans), dental, and vision for employees and dependents
401(k) plans and employer-subsidized life insurance
Fully subsidized lunch and snacks at HQ—we eat and share stories together at the “long” table
Generous PTO and company-paid holidays, including one week over the winter break so everyone can recharge together
Voluntary pet insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Fully subsidized tax advisory services and education to help you understand your equity
Commuter benefits, including a up to $150 monthly commuter benefit
Lively, modern combined office and lab space where we rapidly iterate through design, build, and test phases
Fully equipped onsite gym and showers at headquarters