Functional Safety Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead the planning and execution of initiatives critical to safety throughout the autonomous vehicle lifecycle.

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

• Coordinate activities related to hazard analysis, safety assessments, safety case development, and operational readiness reviews.

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

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Demonstrated experience in applying ISO 26262 throughout the safety lifecycle, including HARA, safety goals, functional and technical safety concepts, and ASIL decomposition.

• Familiarity with standards such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF), IEC 61508, UL 4600, or ISO/PAS 8800 is advantageous.

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

• Proven capability 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 6+ years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree in a related technical field with 3+ years of experience, OR a PhD in a related technical field with 1+ year of experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.