Senior Safety Assurance Engineer

Forterra

52d

About The Position

Forterra is seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer to join our team and strengthen the safety assurance foundation for autonomous systems. This role will focus on developing safety case frameworks, tracking safety evidence, and ensuring consistent application of system safety processes across commercial programs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Systems / Electrical / Electronic / Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field; Masters degree preferred
• 5+ years of work experience in system safety engineering or assurance-focused role
• Direct experience applying automotive/AV safety standards such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), ISO 21448 (SOTIF), or UL 4600 (AV safety assurance)
• Experience developing safety cases and managing evidence for compliance with system safety standards
• Technical domain knowledge of autonomous vehicles or similar autonomous robotic systems
• Expertise with safety analysis techniques such as FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, STPA
• Expertise in safety requirement authorship such as functional safety requirements, technical safety requirements, hardware and software safety requirements
• Experience leading or supporting internal system safety audits, reviews, or assessments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team
• Flexible, adaptable mindset, open-minded: we try to solve a problem that has never been solved before
• Experience in creating structured documentation and templates to support scalable system safety

Nice To Haves

• Functional Safety Certification (automotive or other)
• Experience conducting safety audits, assessments, or certifications related to autonomous or automotive safety-critical systems
• Direct experience in the design and development of autonomous vehicles or advanced ADAS applications
• Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture and process adoption across diverse engineering teams
• Strong Safety Engineering fundamentals and knowledge of modern safety engineering techniques, tools, processes and practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of Forterra’s Commercial Safety Case Framework
• Oversee and support the development of safety case evidence across all domains and disciplines (e.g., Systems, Safety, Autonomy, Test, Simulation, Manufacturing, Operations)
• Define, develop, and maintain Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) to measure safety case objectives and provide traceability to safety claims
• Create and refine reusable templates, guidelines, and checklists to drive consistent system safety practices across commercial programs
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship on system safety principles, tools, and practices
• Facilitate system safety reviews, audits, and assessments, ensuring findings are captured, tracked, and resolved
• Engage with third-party certification bodies and regulatory agencies to secure approvals and demonstrate compliance
• Define and apply applicable safety standards to Forterra products and platforms
• Monitor and interpret relevant system safety standards and regulations, incorporating updates into organizational processes

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees