Senior Engineering Manager of Safety (m/f/d)

About the role

We are seeking a visionary Sr. Engineering Manager of Safety (m/f/d) to serve as the definitive authority on the safety, security, and resilience of our complex systems. In this senior leadership role, you will drive the development and execution of comprehensive safety engineering and cybersecurity strategies that safeguard our platforms across their entire lifecycle. Your mission is to ensure our systems operate with uncompromising safety, meet stringent regulatory requirements, and remain robust against evolving cyber threats.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to identify and mitigate safety risks and security vulnerabilities, while establishing the processes, standards, and governance needed to enable secure, resilient, and mission-critical system development.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Define and implement the organization’s safety strategy
• Establish and maintain safety frameworks, policies, and processes
• Lead hazard analyses and risk assessments for complex systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and certifications
• Integrate safety-by-design and security-by-design into system architecture
• Drive secure development practices across software and hardware teams
• Manage safety cases, risk registers, and incident response processes
• Build and lead a high-performing safety team while fostering a strong safety culture

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in safety engineering or risk management
• Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems
• Knowledge of relevant safety and cybersecurity standards and frameworks
• Strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skill

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

About us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology! 
 
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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