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Senior Safety Compliance Engineer

1X Technologies· Manufacturing Operations
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San Carlos, CA$171k - $200kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Safety compliance engineer responsible for developing and executing safety compliance strategy for 1X humanoid robots, translating standards into engineering requirements, and coordinating testing and certification across hardware, software, battery, and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Own safety compliance strategy and certification plans for humanoid robot systems, identifying applicable requirements, defining technical workstreams, and driving execution against program timelines.
  • Translate complex safety standards into clear engineering requirements, design guidelines, verification methods, and acceptance criteria across robot, electrical, battery, materials, functional safety, cybersecurity, AI, and related systems.
  • Establish safety requirements early in product development and partner with engineering teams to identify and close compliance gaps before formal validation and certification.
  • Define and oversee safety compliance testing, including test procedures, acceptance criteria, laboratory coordination, and technical troubleshooting during certification and pre-certification testing.
  • Build and maintain objective technical evidence for compliance, including test results, compliance rationale, requirements traceability, and certification documentation.
  • Lead investigation and corrective action for safety and compliance issues, identifying root causes and verifying that corrective actions adequately address the underlying risk.
  • Monitor emerging standards and regulatory requirements and represent 1X in relevant industry standards activities to help shape the safety framework for humanoid robotics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in product safety, safety compliance, certification, or a closely related engineering role involving robotics, complex electromechanical products, machinery, autonomous systems, or similar products.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable robotics, battery, electrical, and materials safety standards, including ANSI/CAN/UL 3300, ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, ANSI/CAN/UL 2271, UL 1642, IEC 62133-2, UL 94, or related requirements.
  • Experience applying system safety and functional safety methods, including risk assessment, FMEA/FMEDA, STPA, safety-function definition, and verification of risk-reduction measures.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate standards into engineering requirements, design guidance, test procedures, and objective compliance evidence.
  • Experience working with test organizations, external laboratories, and certification bodies through certification or compliance testing.

Skills

Required:Safety standards interpretationRisk assessment methodsCross-functional collaborationCertification coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
  • Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
  • Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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1X | Home Robots

We're an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California. We create safe humanoid robots that do your chores and offer personalized assistance.

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