Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Motional•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Summary: The Senior Systems Safety Engineer: Oversees the development and implementation of engineering safety processes for our autonomous vehicle systems Is responsible for reviewing hazards, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF, and ASIL). Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and AI engineers, to ensure integration of safety into the design and validation of our AV system

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years industry and 3+ years of experience in safety engineering for automotive, aerospace, or robotics systems.
Strong knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF, ASIL).
Knowledge of systems / software engineering standards (INCOSE, ISO15288, ASPICE CMMI)
Experience with hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety case development.
Proficiency in safety analysis tools (e.g., Medini Analyze, Ansys, Fault Tree+, FMEA software).
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle architectures, including perception, planning, and control systems.
Experience working with real-time embedded systems and software safety.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience with machine learning safety challenges in AVs.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to vehicle safety (ISO/SAE 21434).
Experience in safety assurance for AI-driven systems.
Previous work with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or AV startups

Responsibilities

Ensure and oversee the development and implementation of system safety processes for autonomous vehicle platforms.
Ensure hazard analysis and risk assessments (HARA) for AV components and subsystems are conducted.
Assist in the definition and verification of functional safety requirements in compliance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448).
Collaborate with hardware, software, and AI teams to integrate safety measures into perception, decision-making, and control systems.
Support the development of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and fault tree analysis (FTA) for AV systems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry safety standards, including SAE J3016, NHTSA, and UNECE WP.29.
Ensure the development and execution of safety verification and validation plans, including simulation, testing, and real-world driving scenarios.
Work with certification bodies and regulators to ensure safety case documentation and approval processes.
Contribute to the development of safety culture within the organization by providing guidance and training