Boston Dynamics
Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Embedded Safety
$155K–$193K
Waltham, MA · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in systems engineering, embedded software/firmware development, or firmware validation for complex mechatronic or safety-critical robotic systems.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not able to sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Leads systems engineering for safety-critical embedded systems and firmware used in autonomous robots, connecting hardware, firmware, and validation.
What you'll do
- Define embedded architectures, requirements, and technical development plans; maintain requirements-to-verification traceability.
- Coordinate with firmware and test teams on safety features, HIL/SIL test plans, fault injection, and automated testing.
- Lead safety and risk analyses and compile evidence for robotic systems’ safety cases.
What they ask for
- Fluent use of Git, Linux, Jira, and requirements management platforms such as Jama.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, including pytest ecosystems.
- Familiarity with safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or IEC 62304, and experience supporting safety claims.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, datasheets, and low-level protocol payloads; experience as a technical liaison between firmware and product development teams.
Nice to have
- Experience with MISRA C/C++, static or dynamic analysis tools, or HIL/SIL testing.
- Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, hardware debug equipment, or electromechanical actuation subsystems.
Pay
USD 155,000 - USD 193,000 base salary
Tools
MCU/MPU, Jama, Jira, Git, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART
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