Senior Safety Engineer (m/f/d) Safety Engineering

About the Role

In high-stakes environments, safety and reliability are absolute. As our Senior Safety Engineer, you will embed these principles into the core of our autonomous ground systems. You will pioneer the engineering practices that ensure our products are safe, dependable, and maintainable from the first design sketch to final deployment in the field.

Working across systems, hardware, and software teams, you’ll be the central node for identifying risks and building resilience into every layer of our technology. Your expertise will directly shape the trustworthiness of our systems, ensuring that security and military forces can depend on them when it matters most.

What You’ll Build

Establish and lead the safety function across our system development programs, setting the standard for how we embed resilience into our products

Define and maintain traceable safety reuirements that guide our systems from concept through to delivery

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through structured risk assessments and targeted risk-reduction activities

Conduct rigorous safety analyses (like FMEA or FTA) that directly inform and improve system architecture and design

Lead structured safety reviews that actively shape technical decisions and contribute to a culture of safety-by-design

Identify potential failure modes and develop robust mitigation strategies to reduce operational risk in complex, safety-critical systems

Use operational data and performance trends to conduct data-driven analyses, continuously improving system behavior and reliability

Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective action frameworks that strengthen system integrity over time

What You Bring

A Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field

Minimum 4 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in Safety Engineering

Solid experience in FMEA or FTA, and risk analysis — applied to real, complex systems

Proven experience working with safety-critical or mission-critical systems where failure is not an option

Solid knowledge of some of the relevant Safety standards and how to apply them in practice (e.g.: ISO 12100, ISO 13849, MIL-STD-882E, NATO AEP-4754, IEC 61508, ISO 3691)

Strong analytical thinking paired with practical problem-solving — you identify the risk and then drive the fix

A collaborative approach that allows you to work effectively across engineering disciplines and bring alignment to complex technical programs

The ability to document Safety concepts

Excellent communication skills, making complex safety concepts clear to technical and non-technical colleagues alike.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity

27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days

Employer-supported pension contribution

Learning & development support and team events budget

Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio

Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs

Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations

Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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