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Boston Dynamics · 2 days ago

Perception Systems Engineer

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Boston Dynamics is a company focused on developing robotic perception technologies that enable safe operations around people. The Perception Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing safety standards, requirements, and testing for robotic systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Help engineering teams understand relevant safety standards and identify the efforts needed for compliance

Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop requirements, architectures, and test plans

Guide engineering teams through appropriate safety analysis at various phases of the program

Compile requirements, analysis, and test evidence sufficient to develop a safety case for an autonomous system

Lead cross-functional technical efforts involving interdisciplinary efforts to develop robotic systems

Work closely with a small team to design and prototype new payloads, platforms, and product features which create safety features for our robots

Qualification

Systems engineeringSafety standards knowledgeSafety case developmentSafety analysis methodsCross-functional collaborationTechnical documentationInterdisciplinary teamworkCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of experience leading cross-functional systems engineering efforts in applications of robotics, autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, industrial automation, or related industries

Deep knowledge of one or more relevant safety standards, including IEC 61508, ANSI/RIA R15.08, ISO 26262, ISO/PAS 21448, UL/ANSI 4600

Experience developing a full safety case and compiling data to support safety claims, especially for autonomous systems

Experience leading engineering teams through structured safety analysis efforts, such as HARA, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis

Experience developing safety goals and validation targets

Experience communicating effectively about safety engineering with engineering teams and executives

Strong communication skills, including ability to author technical documentation and deliver presentations on technical topics

History of leading cross-functional technical efforts through planning, technical requirement development, and interdisciplinary collaboration

History of working in small, interdisciplinary teams