At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety analysis for humanoid robots and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Join Humanoid, a pioneering tech company shaping the future of robotics.
- Benefits: Generous leave, private healthcare, pension scheme, and free meals at the office.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to influence product development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in robotics while collaborating with top engineers and researchers.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in robotics or safety-critical systems with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential.
That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots.
We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Principal Safety Architect to join our Systems Engineering team based in London.
- What You’ll Do
- Lead top-level hazard analysis for bipedal humanoid systems in home environments.
- Map ISO/UL compliance requirements and maintain the system safety concept.
- Establish gating criteria for safety milestones.
- Oversee safety requirements cascade across perception, control, and hardware.
- Coordinate the safety certification pathway with notified bodies.
- Integrate safety considerations into simulation, hardware, and control subsystems.
- What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years in robotics or safety‑critical systems.
- Proven track record in functional safety (e. g. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 13482).
- Experience leading cross‑disciplinary technical teams.
- Strong systems engineering background.
- Prior experience with safety case development and certification processes.
What We Offer
- Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid bank holidays and company holidays.
- Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.
- Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.
- Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.
- Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
- Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
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