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Lead Safety Analytics & Metrics Engineer for Robotics

1XPalo Alto, California, United States
On-site Full-time $259K/yr - $259K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Required QualificationsM. S. or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.10+ years of experience in safety analytics, system performance, or reliability engineering. Expertise in statistical analysis and data visualization techniques. Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

About the job

Lead Safety Analytics & Metrics Engineer - Robotics Safety
Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

At 1X, we are pioneering the development of humanoid robots that collaborate with humans to address workforce shortages and foster prosperity.

About the Role
In this vital position, you will spearhead the establishment, evaluation, and dissemination of quantitative safety metrics that monitor safety performance throughout the robot's lifecycle. Your contributions are integral to 1X’s mission of crafting credible, evidence-based safety narratives that guide internal decision-making and promote transparency externally. You'll be tasked with analyzing validation results, simulations, and real-world data to inform deployment readiness while shaping public-facing safety reports grounded in actual performance data. You will report directly to the Director of Robot Safety.

Your Responsibilities

  • Define and uphold safety KPIs and metrics that correspond with actual hazards and risk exposures.
  • Evaluate data from simulations, validation, and field operations to determine safety performance.
  • Detect regressions and emerging risks caused by software or hardware modifications.
  • Work collaboratively with teams across Functional Safety, V&V, and Safety Assurance to ensure metrics align with safety cases and deployment strategies.
  • Effectively convey uncertainty, assumptions, and limitations of data.
  • Support executive decision-making through concise, data-driven safety insights.

About 1X

1X is at the forefront of innovation, designing humanoid robots that work side by side with humans to tackle labor shortages and drive economic growth.

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