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Functional Safety Engineer III

We are seeking a senior-level Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of our autonomous robotic vehicles. The role involves identification of hazards and risks using Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), supporting definition of requirements, and implementing measures throughout the product development lifecycle. The Functional Safety Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into the design, development, verification, and validation of our technologies, adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities include promoting a culture of safety and compliance, developing functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems, conducting safety analysis, collaborating with engineering teams, reviewing safety verification and validation activities, ensuring compliance with safety processes and workflows, preparing and maintaining safety documentation, participating in safety audits and assessments, and contributing to technical guidance and support on functional safety matters.

Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position include a bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field, relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer or similar credentials, 8-12 years of experience in functional safety engineering, proficient understanding of functional safety standards, basic skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with functional safety, knowledge of safety lifecycle processes and safety integrity levels, proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills, analytical skills to evaluate safety data, conduct risk assessments, and identify areas for improvement, proven leadership skills, and the ability to present and summarize reports and analysis for leadership, customer, and regulatory authority reviews.