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Lead Functional Safety Engineer-Federal

Field Ai · Irvine, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $70,000-$300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
65 days
Field Ai's roles stay open a median of 65 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
13% of Field Ai's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Field Ai
high
109 stale, 1 reposted of 134 open
Hiring momentum
172 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Field Ai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Field Ai.

About this role

As a Lead Functional Safety Engineer at Field AI, you will be responsible for designing and implementing safety systems for autonomous robotic platforms, particularly in challenging environments like construction sites. Your role involves hands-on configuration of safety hardware, ensuring effective human-machine interfaces, and leading the transition to advanced safety architectures. You will also guide technical strategy and have the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated safety team as the company grows.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Field Ai as an employer.

What you need

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in configuring, programming, and debugging Safety PLCs
  • Proven experience selecting and integrating hardware safety components such as remote E-Stops, safety relays, and safety lidars
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate as a self-directed individual contributor and technical authority
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with electrical engineers and software engineers

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, ISO 3691-4, IEC 61508, or ANSI/RIA R15.08)
  • Prior experience working with robotics, autonomous vehicles, off-road equipment, or heavy machinery
  • Experience deploying systems in demanding environments like construction, mining, or agriculture
  • Familiarity with software interfaces (ROS/ROS2, C++)
  • Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring junior engineers

What you get

  • Salary range of $100,000-$200,000
  • Full benefits
  • Equity
  • Generous time off
  • Flexible working hours

Worth weighing

  • This is a fully onsite role in Irvine, CA, which may not suit remote work preferences.
  • The role requires hands-on involvement with hardware, which may not appeal to those preferring software-only roles.

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Listed by Field Ai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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