Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems.

You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better. JOB SUMMARY As our Director of Product Safety, you will build and lead Apptronik’s product safety function.

Requirements

into our products and systems, and representing Apptronik in the standards bodies and regulatory environments shaping the future of humanoid robotics. You will report directly to the Chief Product Officer with a mandate to grow the function as Apollo scales toward commercialization.

into product and systems engineering. Build and lead Apptronik’s product safety team, with a mandate to grow the function in line with Apollo’s commercial trajectory. 08, IEC 62061, and IEC 61508 working groups, helping shape the frameworks that will govern humanoid robotics.

Develop and own the safety plan for safety-critical functions, including HARA, DFMEA, FTA, and system-level failure analysis across Apollo’s electro-mechanical and software systems.

and technical safety concepts, collaborating closely with design, systems engineering, and verification teams. Navigate evolving consumer safety regulations and lead the process of securing NRTL and other requisite product safety certifications for Apollo. Partner with product management and engineering leadership to ensure safety is a pragmatic, integrated part of the development process, not a late-stage checkbox.

Generate essential safety documentation including safety plans, risk analyses, compliance reports, and reliability assessments. Define Apptronik’s approach to safety for AI and ML-based systems, including human-robot interaction safety, as Apollo operates in increasingly complex collaborative environments.

Deep expertise in systems safety engineering, including HARA, DFMEA, FTA, and safety strategy development for complex electro-mechanical and robotic systems. Proven track record of taking products from concept through safety certification in commercial environments, including hands-on experience securing NRTL certifications. Solution oriented individual with strong problem solving skills who is able to evaluate complex problems and guide teams to a working outcome.

08, IEC 62061, and IEC 61508, with active or prior participation in standards bodies preferred. Experience leading and building safety teams, with the ability to attract, develop, and retain strong safety engineering talent.

that truly matter from those that are purely compliance-driven. Experience with safety for AI, ML, or autonomous systems is a strong plus, particularly in human-robot interaction or collaborative environments.

management tools such as JAMA or equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Own the product safety roadmap end-to-end and identify where the real risks are, prioritize ruthlessly, and drive executable safety