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Aptiv

Safety Expert – Robotics & Drones

Aptiv

Safety Expert responsible for developing robotics safety architecture for AMR and drones at Aptiv. Collaborating with teams for compliance with safety standards and technical authority in robotics safety.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the end-to-end robotics safety architecture for AMR and drone platforms.
  • Define and maintain the system-level safety concept, including functional safety architecture.
  • Collaborate with system safety engineers to define hazard analyses and risk assessments.
  • Lead software and system architecture alignment with applicable robotics and machinery safety standards.
  • Serve as the technical authority for robotics safety architecture decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years in robotics or embedded software, with 3–5+ years owning system or safety architecture.
  • Hands‑on experience deploying software on real robots (AMRs, AGVs, drones, industrial robots).
  • Strong experience with ROS 2, including architecture‑level use of nodes, DDS, executors, lifecycle management, and real‑time considerations.
  • Proven experience designing systems that include:
  • - Multi‑sensor perception and fusion (vision, lidar, radar)
  • - Mapping and localization (SLAM, VIO, VO, fusion)
  • - Motion planning, navigation, and control
  • - Low‑level motor control, actuator interfaces, and real‑time loops
  • Linux and embedded systems background, including containerization and networked middleware.
  • Ability to produce clear, auditable architecture and safety documentation.
  • Excellent cross‑functional communication and technical leadership skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
robotics safety architecturefunctional safety architecturehazard analysesrisk assessmentsROS 2multi-sensor perceptionmapping and localizationmotion planninglow-level motor controlembedded systems
Soft Skills
cross-functional communicationtechnical leadership