Behavioral Safety Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning and implementation of safety-critical initiatives throughout the autonomous vehicle lifecycle.

• Establish and uphold traceability among hazards, safety requirements, system requirements, verification activities, validation evidence, and release decisions.

• Coordinate cross-functional safety efforts, including hazard analysis, safety assessments, safety case development, and operational readiness reviews.

• Drive the integrated planning of verification and validation across simulation, testing environments, closed-course testing, and field operations.

• Manage program risks, technical dependencies, and change impacts across systems, software, hardware, perception, localization, controls, and operational teams.

• Monitor safety and program metrics, identifying issues that impact system performance, safety objectives, regulatory compliance, or delivery commitments.

• Facilitate executive reviews and technical governance forums to provide insights into program health, residual risk, and safety readiness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in leading programs related to autonomous systems, ADAS, robotics, aerospace, industrial automation, or other safety-critical platforms.

• Demonstrated expertise in applying ISO 21448 (SOTIF) throughout the safety lifecycle, including hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA), safety goals, functional and technical safety concepts, and ASIL decomposition.

• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and relevant standards such as IEC 61508, UL 4600, or ISO/PAS 8800 is advantageous.

• Familiarity with safety lifecycle artifacts, including Item Definitions, HARA, HIRE, FMEA/FMEDA, Safety Requirements, Safety Plans, Safety Cases, and Verification & Validation strategies.

• Proven ability to align engineering execution with safety assurance objectives while ensuring program delivery commitments are met.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with competencies typically gained through 6+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with competencies typically gained through 3+ years of experience OR PhD with competencies typically gained through 1+ years of experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Supportive and innovative work environment.