Senior AV Operational Safety Engineer (GPSSC)

General Motors•Milford Charter Township, MI

6d•$129,400 - $269,100•Hybrid

About The Position

At General Motors, we are shaping the future of mobility through cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology. Safety is at the core of everything we do – and as a member of the AV Operations and Human Factors Safety Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in that commitment. This position offers the opportunity to support the safety strategy and execution across the entire lifecycle of AV operations, from development and supervised driving to commercial launch and post-launch continuous improvement. You will provide critical safety analyses and requirements, lead issue resolution, conduct operations process audits, and collaborate across engineering, product, and operations teams to uphold the highest standards of safety. This is a rare chance to influence the future of autonomy at scale and support the team in setting industry-leading benchmarks for operational safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in systems safety, operational safety, field safety or related technical roles
3+ years of experience in automated technology development, testing, or deployment
Demonstrated experience with safety hazard analysis and safety risk management
Experience with problem resolution/issue management, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action (CAPA)
Ability to proactively identify gaps, drive continuous improvement, and initiate the necessary actions needed to achieve high-quality work products
Strong understanding of vehicle systems and automotive technology
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, using simple, objective, and concise language
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive or transportation safety
Familiarity with operational processes, especially in a scaled, complex environment
Ability to anticipate emerging safety challenges in complex systems and proactively design solutions
Effective in cross-functional collaboration to accomplish objectives, while demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to the needs and priorities of others

Responsibilities

Conduct operational safety analysis for manual, supervised, and autonomous driving modes
Define operational safety requirements and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Operations, Software, Hardware, and Legal teams to ensure proper implementation and validation
Lead or support studies to corroborate safety analysis conclusions with empirical data, document findings, and provide clear conclusions and recommendations
Lead operations safety issue management to address emerging issues through thorough investigation and resolution
Ensure evidence for operations safety relevant safety case claims is documented and complete
Perform regular audits of autonomous vehicle operations processes, such as driver monitoring system alert response and incident response
Identify and document audit findings, including procedural non-conformances, safety concerns, or areas for continuous improvement, and provide timely feedback to auditees that is clear, concise, and actionable