Senior Systems Safety Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Who We Are:
Power Light Technologies is the leading developer of safe, long-distance laser power beaming solutions to transmit kilowatt-level power remotely, making energy accessible to new and increasingly mobile distributed digital assets on and off planet Earth. Laser power beaming delivers energy to digital infrastructure, enabling power to be delivered when and where it is needed, including in hard-to-reach places or at high altitudes, with or without human access, and without the tether to today’s battery- and power-cord power distribution environment.
At Power Light Technologies we seek to hire contributors who exhibit three special traits: the hands-on skill to create hardware and software; a commitment to teamwork; and a track record of high achievement ideally with startup experience growing into a larger organization. The most successful members of our team exhibit all of these qualities, wrapped with genuine niceness and respect for others.
Successful team members are undeterred by extremely challenging, first-of-their-kind problems to solve. They experiment, fail-and-learn quickly, and lock in the mastery of their explorations alongside like-minded innovators.
We hire professionals who know their craft; we look for those who can design boards, assemblies, optical chains, code, and processes with an eye toward successful, field-ready, secure, nicely documented products and systems. We also value academic chops, people who love embrace physics, analysis, and technical progress.
Our culture is one of urgency, accountability, teamwork, and a healthy sense of fun, along with a passion for science. We show up prepared, engage in healthy debate, embrace deadlines, and work hard to maintain a workplace environment that is energizing.
A career here means you will interact with the world's leading scientists, engineers, and builders. Join our team – bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional and thought leader to work in the emerging field of long-distance power beaming.
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Job Description:As a Senior Systems Safety Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our next-generation complex multidisciplinary laser power beaming systems. Your responsibilities will include the modeling, analysis, optimization, and design of safety features through a novel safety-based approach for both free-space power beaming systems and power-over-fiber systems. This role requires a deep understanding of failure characteristics of system components, as well as expertise in formal system safety design and assessment methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate and contribute across teams to analyze the design of complex systems spanning multiple disciplines, including mechanical and electronic hardware, optics, and software.
- Assess potential safety risks associated with various design elements and propose mitigating solutions.
- Perform safety analyses based on knowledge of standards such as ISO 26262 and MIL-STD-882E.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize safety features within the system architecture, including algorithms, sensing layers, and components.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate safety considerations seamlessly into designs.
- Innovate and propose novel approaches to enhance the safety of systems, incorporating the latest industry best practices and emerging technologies.
- Develop and propose hazard mitigation techniques.
- Stay abreast of advancements in safety engineering and integrate relevant methodologies into the design process. Influence evolving standards for laser power beaming safety. Participate in standards organizations and industry alliances.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of failure characteristics of system components to identify potential failure modes and their impact on overall system safety.
- Collaborate with reliability engineers to develop strategies for minimizing the likelihood of failures.
- Ability to develop and perform HAZOP, FMECA, FTA and other related methods.
- Lead and conduct safety assessments and audits to evaluate performance of systems.
- Generate safety reports and documentation, providing clear and comprehensive insights into potential risks and recommended mitigations.
- Work closely with colleagues on cross-functional teams, including engineering and quality assurance, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to system safety. Facilitate discussions and progress toward addressing safety issues. Manage functional safety programs and activities.
- Prepare detailed documentation, including safety analysis reports,…
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