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Systems Engineer, Robotics Safety

Engineering
Fremont, CA · Hybrid, 3 days in office$130/hr · 10996 months40 hrs/weekStarts Dec 7, 2026

At a glance

Rate
$130/hr
Classification
1099 Independent Contractor
Duration
6 monthsExtension possible
Contract-to-hire
Possible
Hours
40 hrs/week9am–3pm local core hours
Location
Fremont, CA · Hybrid, 3 days in officeTravel: Local only
Start
Dec 7, 2026
Experience
6+ years
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Work authorization
US Citizen, Green Card
Reports to
VP of Engineering

The engagement

Lead safety certification work for our next robot. Length: 6 months. Commitment: 40 hrs/week.

Scope & deliverables

  • Hazard analysis and FMEA
  • Safety requirements
  • Certification test plan
Week 1Onboarding, access and scope confirmed
MidpointFirst deliverable reviewed with the project lead
Final weekHandover, documentation and sign-off

Qualifications

Must have

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience with Functional safety and ISO 3691-4
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of FMEA and Requirements

Nice to have

  • Earlier contract or project-based work
  • Experience in an organization of similar size
Functional safetyISO 3691-4FMEARequirementsHazard analysis

Pay & terms

Rate
$130/hr
1099
Overtime
Paid at 1.5x after 40 hours, with approval
Payment
Biweekly, on approved timesheets

Good to know

  • Workspace and system access provided
  • Pre-approved travel reimbursed at cost
  • Weekly or biweekly pay
  • One named point of contact
  • Possible extension for strong performers

Hiring process

  1. 1Phone screen20 min
  2. 2Interview with the project lead45 min

Typical timeline: About one week

How to apply: Resume. Applications close Jan 31, 2027.

The rate above ($130/hr) is what this engagement pays on a 1099 Independent Contractor basis.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Systems Engineer, Robotics Safety$130/hr · 1099 · 6 months

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