Senior Safety Management System Engineer

Senior Safety Management System Engineer

The Senior Safety Engineer supports the management of our safety case and the execution of our safety management systems for our autonomous robotaxi organization. The role collaborates with cross‑functional engineering and operations teams to ensure safety values are integrated into every technical requirement.

• 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.

• 5+ years relevant industry experience in technology development/safety critical systems, and 2+ years of experience in safety engineering for autonomous/robotics systems in a leadership role.
• Experience with safety‑critical systems in automotive, aerospace, or autonomous vehicle contexts.
• 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and at times for long periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh or Las Vegas office and requires in‑office days each week.

The salary range for this role is an estimate: $125,000 — $167,000 USD. The role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity.

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. Motional celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.