Principal Autonomous Systems Safety Engineer

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Quality Assurance and Testing
Blue River Technology

Blue River Technology

Blue River Technology serves the agricultural industry with revolutionary computer vision-based robotics, optimizing chemical usage, reimagining routine processes, and improving farming yields while minimizing environmental impact. Through collaboratio...

Industrial Conglomerates
251-1K
Founded 2011

Description

  • Derive technical safety requirements that provide a clear execution path for engineering teams.
  • Design and implement validation and verification frameworks for end-to-end robotics solutions.
  • Conduct risk assessments to support safety reviews and feature concept development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical safety challenges.
  • Work with the data infrastructure team to identify data and tools needed to monitor real-world fleet performance.
  • Evaluate scenarios encountered by autonomous vehicles and translate findings into actionable safety work.
  • Lead safety reviews and help establish safety requirements for new autonomy platforms.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in risk assessment/management and product or functional safety.
  • 3+ years of experience developing safety-critical electronic and embedded systems.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments for autonomous ground vehicles and safety reviews such as HARA, STPA, and FMEA.
  • Demonstrated ability to architect comprehensive V&V frameworks for end-to-end robotics applications.
  • Strong systems engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience working in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments and managing multiple projects.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, with legal and regulatory awareness.
  • Knowledge of ISO-18497, ISO-26262, ISO/PAS 21448, or similar standards such as DO-178, ARP-4754, or IEC 62304.
  • BS in Electromechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Preferred: experience with safety and verification of complex machine learning systems and autonomous robotics.
  • Preferred: hands-on experience in embedded system development, software development, or verification and validation.
  • Preferred: safety analysis for L3-L5 autonomous vehicles.
  • Preferred: experience with embedded Linux, ROS2, and/or AWS.
  • Preferred: deep understanding of vehicle architectures and system design.

Benefits

  • Remote work available in the US.
  • Visa sponsorship is available.
  • Base salary range of $174,000 to $305,000 per year.
  • Eligible for an annual performance bonus.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Investment in recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning and development programs.
  • Inclusive workplace with accommodations available for candidates with disabilities.

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