Senior SOTIF Engineer
$177,300–$212,800 year
Remote
Job Summary
Lead safety critical initiatives and safety assessments, including risk analyses and HIRE analysis, to identify functional insufficiencies and triggering conditions in autonomous trucking systems. Collaborate with functional safety, system, AI-ML, and SW development teams to evaluate design specifications, derive acceptance criteria for S>0 and C>0 analysis, and ensure SOTIF maturity standards are met. Develop verification and validation targets for known and unknown safety scenarios while supporting operational strategies for safe vehicle deployment. Communicate achievement metrics and risk assessments to management and stakeholders, driving design improvements across cross-functional teams to meet SOTIF and AI safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of automotive, heavy-duty truck, or aerospace products and industries
- Expertise in ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO-PAS 8800 (Safety and AI), ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) with a proven track record of applying these standards in complex engineering environments
- Excellent project management and leadership skills, with the ability to drive safety initiatives across cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks, derive safety requirements, and define verification & validation strategies
- Highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams and leadership
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently while also leading discussions and influencing stakeholders
- Comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change, with the ability to quickly adapt and make informed safety decisions
- Ability to ethically handle sensitive and confidential information with impartiality and professionalism
Desired Qualifications
- Understanding / knowledge of AI-ML techniques
- Experience is SW development and knowledge of C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink
- Working knowledge of Jama, CAMEO, and JIRA
- Experience in SAFe AGILE environments
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