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# Functional Safety Engineer (human) at Neura Robotics

- **Company:** [Neura Robotics](https://feeny.ai/companies/neura-robotics)
- **Location:** Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neura-robotics-gmbh/f57b44a7-d58c-403c-b657-771e04b83157/application

**Skills:** ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 10218, ISO 26262, Safety Lifecycle, HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, Medini, BTC, DOORS, Jama, Polarion, SIL/PL determination, Safety Requirement Allocation, SOTIF, ISO/PAS 21448

> The Functional Safety Engineer develops and maintains functional safety concepts for robotic applications, driving hazard analysis, risk assessment, and compliance with ISO standards. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define safety-critical requirements, ensure conformity to machinery di...

## Job description

At the heart of product innovation and development, our Systems Engineering Department transforms market demands into safe, certifiable, and competitive solutions and architectures. By collaborating closely with software, hardware, safety, and certification teams, we ensure every product meets the highest standards while adapting to fast-evolving market needs. Our mission is to enable seamless human-robot collaboration and deliver solutions that are safe, compliant, and ready for the future. Join us to shape the next generation of human-robot systems by owning system-level requirements, integration, and alignment, with architectural responsibilities as needed. If you thrive in cross-functional teamwork and technical excellence, you’ll find extraordinary opportunities with us.

## YOUR MISSION & CHALLENGES

- Own Safety Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain functional safety concepts across system, hardware, and software levels for robotic applications — from concept through deployment and field operation
- Lead Safety Analysis: Drive hazard and risk assessment (HARA), FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, analyses tailored to collaborative and autonomous robotic systems. Produce and maintain key deliverables: Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Safety Requirement Specifications, and validation reports. Generate mature Safety Concepts and support closely their implementation
- Enforce Compliance: Ensure conformity with applicable safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 10218) and the Machinery Directive. Support audits, third-party assessments, and certification processes
- Bridge Disciplines: Collaborate with system architects, embedded SW, HW, and controls engineers to define, allocate, and validate safety-critical requirements across all subsystems and interfaces
- Advance Safety Practice: Continuously evolve safety processes and methods to address emerging robotic technologies — including AI-based perception, autonomous navigation, and dynamic human-robot collaboration

WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO (CORE COMPETENCIES)

- Education: MSc or PhD in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline. TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification or equivalent is a strong plus
- Track Record: 3+ years in functional safety engineering for safety-related systems at system, software, and hardware level — ideally in robotics, industrial automation, or automotive. Hands-on experience with safety lifecycle execution per IEC 61508, ISO 13849 or ISO26262
- Standards Fluency: Strong working knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, and ISO 10218. Familiarity with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO/PAS 21448) for perception-based safety functions is highly valued
- Safety Reasoning: Analysis and ability to synthesize functional safety concepts into coherent architectures — from hazard identification through SIL/PL determination to safety requirement allocation. Skilled in HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA, with proficiency in tools such as Medini or BTC, and traceability environments (DOORS, Jama, Polarion)
- Cross-Functional Strength: Proven ability to coordinate across hardware, embedded software, controls, and certification teams in complex, multidisciplinary development environments. Strong communication skills to convey safety concepts effectively across diverse teams

## About Neura Robotics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NEURA Robotics develops cognitive robots that see, hear, feel, and learn, designed to work alongside humans in industrial, service, and household settings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C — raised up to $1.4 billion as of 2025/2026)
- **Headquarters**: Metzingen, Germany (with offices in Bielefeld and Munich, and US locations in preparation)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: David Reger

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cognitive Robotics, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, AI
- **Target customers**: B2B (industrial clients, integrators, strategic partners); also B2C via household robots like MiPA
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We serve humanity by creating robots that give people back their time for what matters most. Our mission is to expand human potential through cognitive robotics that work safely alongside us."

## Products & Services
- **4NE1**: Production-ready humanoid robot designed for industrial workflows and everyday assistance, powered by proprietary AI (AURA). Built for mass production.
- **MAiRA (Multi-sensing Intelligent Robotic Assistant)**: The world's first cognitive robot arm — a collaborative robot that senses, responds, and adapts.
- **LARA (Lightweight Agile Robotic Assistant)**: Collaborative industrial robot for agile, lightweight automation tasks.
- **MiPA (My Intelligent Personal Assistant)**: Humanoid service and household robot for home assistance.
- **MAV (Multisensing Autonomous Vehicle)**: Mobile transport robot for logistics and material handling.
- **NEURA OmniSensor**: Proprietary sensor technology enabling robots to perceive their environment.
- **Neuraverse**: A global platform connecting robots, developers, and partners into a shared intelligence network where every deployment makes each robot smarter. Also serves as a marketplace for robotics applications.
- **NEURA Gyms**: Real-world training facilities where robots learn complex tasks in controlled environments to generate high-quality data for AI model validation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total investment >€100 million in 2023; Series C up to $1.4 billion (2025/2026); 2024 revenue in mid-double-digit million euros; 2025 target: triple-digit million euros
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lingotto Investment Management, BlueCrest Capital Management, InterAlpen Partners, Vsquared Ventures, HV Capital, Delta Electronics, C4 Ventures, Primepulse, L-Bank, Volvo Cars Tech Fund. Strategic partners include Qualcomm, Bosch, Schaeffler, NVIDIA, and AWS.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries (up from 300+ in 2024). Four of the world's ten largest robotics companies use NEURA's technology under their own brand. Deployed across Europe, US, China, and Japan. Europe's first production-ready humanoid robot (4NE1) launched.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full vertical integration**: Develops all software, hardware, and platform technologies in-house, giving full control over performance, safety, and reliability.
- **Cognitive robotics pioneer**: Coined the term "cognitive robotics" — robots that perceive, learn, and adapt in real-time, unlike traditional industrial robots.
- **Neuraverse platform**: World's first platform connecting cognitive robots into a shared intelligence network, creating a data moat as every deployment improves all robots.
- **White-label partnerships**: Four of the top 10 global robotics companies OEM NEURA's technology, creating deep industry lock-in.
- **Diverse product range**: From collaborative robot arms (MAiRA, LARA) to humanoids (4NE1, MiPA) and autonomous vehicles (MAV), covering industrial, service, and household use cases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling production**: Rapidly scaling robot production to meet growing demand, with Europe's first production-ready humanoid robot.
- **Expanding the Neuraverse**: Building the world's largest repository of real-world robotics data through shared learning across all deployed robots.
- **Global expansion**: Establishing US operations and strengthening presence in Japan and China.
- **B2B platform strategy**: Moving beyond hardware to become a platform company via the Neuraverse marketplace and NEURA Gyms.
- **Partnership ecosystem**: Deepening relationships with strategic partners like Bosch, Schaeffler, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AWS.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- **Flexibility**: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- **Team**: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- **Growth & Development**: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- **Perks**: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- **Diversity**: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- **Application Process**: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.

## Sources
1. [neura-robotics.com](https://neura-robotics.com/)
2. [press.neura-robotics.com](https://press.neura-robotics.com/factsheet-neura-robotics-en/)
3. [neura-robotics.com/company-about-us](https://neura-robotics.com/company-about-us/)
4. [jobs.neura-robotics.com](https://jobs.neura-robotics.com/)
5. [neura-robotics.com/press](https://neura-robotics.com/press/)

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