Sr. Staff SOTIF Engineer

This role is with Torc, a leader in autonomous driving technology, specifically focused on developing software for automated trucks. As part of the safety and cyber security team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the autonomous driving systems. This includes working on ISO26262, ISO21448, and ISO21434 standards, performing safety and security analysis, and collaborating with hardware and software suppliers to develop a safe autonomous L4 truck system. The ideal candidate will have expertise in functional safety standards, project management, and leadership skills.

• Provide technical and functional expertise across multi-disciplinary teams and ensure Torc's products meet appropriate functional safety standards
• Lead activities associated with the implementation of ISO 21448 (Safety of the intended function) standards
• Work closely with functional safety engineers and system engineers to ensure ISO 21448 (SOTIF) standards are implemented
• Collaborate locally and globally to evaluate SOTIF deliverables and lead Torc engineers to meet an acceptable SOTIF level
• Define areas for improvement within the designs and work with design teams to SOTIF targets
• Evaluate the completeness of the design specification to ensure sufficient maturity for SOTIF efforts
• Perform the HIRE (risk assessment) for the team
• Derive acceptance criteria for S>0, C>0 analysis
• Lead analysis to identify functional insufficiency and triggering conditions
• Lead discussion for functional modifications
• Develop verification and validation targets per ISO 21448
• Support verification of known and validation for unknown scenarios
• Support evaluation of achievements of SOTIF and communicate to management
• Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure deliverables for ISO 21448 (Safety of the Intended Function) are met
• Align functional safety requirements & technical safety requirements
• Collaborate with system design and architecture development teams on specification development for our Autonomous Trucking program

• Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field required
• 10 years of engineering experience
• 2-5 years of ISO 21448 (SOTIF) experience
• Excellent knowledge of automotive, heavy-duty truck, or aerospace industry products
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 26262 (functional safety)
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate

• Competitive compensation package including bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance