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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 5 days Third Wave Automation's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Third Wave Automation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Third Wave Automation
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Third Wave Automation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Third Wave Automation.
About this role
As a Staff Safety Engineer at Third Wave Automation, you will be the primary technical authority on system safety and compliance for autonomous robotics. Your role involves architecting safety systems, leading certification processes, and advocating for industry standards while collaborating with product and engineering teams to embed safety into the robotics platform. You will also oversee internal EHS programs and represent the company in national and international standards committees.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 Third Wave Automation as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in safety engineering within robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or heavy industrial automation
- Deep, working knowledge of OSHA regulations and core autonomy standards, specifically IEC 61508, ISO 13849 (Parts 1 & 2), and ISO/SAE 21434 (Cybersecurity)
- Technical depth to challenge engineering assumptions and propose innovative safety solutions
- Comfortable leveraging LLMs and modern software tools for efficiency in research and technical writing
- Proven experience participating in industry standards committees and influencing executives and regulatory bodies
- Ability to operate in a high-growth startup environment with autonomy in defining the roadmap
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Deep experience navigating functional safety audits and achieving safety certifications for complex hardware/software systems
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills to translate complex safety standards into actionable engineering requirements
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and a 401k matching program
- Flexible working schedule
- Daily meals provided, including lunch and dinner for late work
- Variety of snacks available
- Supportive team environment
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- High level of responsibility and autonomy may not suit all candidates
- Startup environment may involve rapid changes and uncertainty
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Listed by Third Wave Automation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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