Senior Safety Management System Engineer

Motional•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Safety Engineer supports the management of our safety case and the execution of our safety management systems for our autonomous robotaxi organization. This role is responsible for the hands-on application of safety assurance, functional safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure our technology meets industry standards. The position collaborates with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to ensure "safety is our bedrock" values are integrated into every technical requirement.

Requirements

5+ years relevant industry experience in technology development / safety critical systems, and 2+ years of experience in safety engineering for autonomous / robotics system in a leadership role
Experience with safety-critical systems in automotive, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles
Working knowledge of safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), or UL 4600
Strong background in hazard analysis, system reliability, and safety case development.
Experience or familiarity with AI/ML-based perception or decision-making systems.
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle architectures, including perception, planning, and control.
Ability to communicate technical safety arguments to a variety of stakeholders.
Experience with machine learning safety challenges in autonomous vehicles.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Execute safety case management tasks in alignment with internal development partners.
Support internal and external audits by maintaining safety documentation for 3rd party reviews.
Implement strategic programs and initiatives designed to improve and develop our safety culture.
Provide technical data and analysis for safety governance through risk assessment committees and safety review boards.
Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company-wide Safety Case, including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigations, and safety assurance arguments.
Collaborate with engineering, product, operations, and validation teams to ensure safety evidence is complete, traceable, and aligned with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NHTSA, ISO 26262, ISO 21448/SOTIF, UL 4600).
Lead cross-functional reviews of safety arguments and maintain governance structures for approval, change control, and release.
Compile status reports on safety gaps and risks for review by the Senior Organizational Safety Manager.
Prepare technical evidence and documentation for external safety audits and certification bodies.
Participate in audit readiness programs to ensure consistent documentation and traceability across engineering teams.
Execute corrective action plans from findings to drive systemic improvements.
Stay current on evolving industry standards and regulatory expectations for AV safety.
Assist in implementing a safety management system to strengthen proactive safety behaviors.
Collect and monitor behavioral safety metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.