System Safety Engineer – Autonomy Trucking

About the role

Applied Intuition is seeking a System Safety Engineer with an automotive background in ADAS or autonomous driving. The engineer will define and manage safety architecture and requirements for both software and hardware in our Level‑4 self‑driving truck platform.

Key responsibilities

• Derive and manage safety concepts, requirements, and specifications for autonomy software and hardware.
• Lead the development of the safety architecture for the L4 SDS product line.
• Conduct safety analyses such as FMEA, FTA, and STPA and produce related safety work products.
• Collaborate with verification and validation teams to ensure continuous verification of safety requirements.
• Contribute to the overall safety case and promote a safety‑first culture across the organization.
• Monitor safety performance, report findings, and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in System Safety Engineering or Functional Safety Engineering.
• MS or BS in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering aspects of ADAS, autonomous systems, or robotics.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards and regulations.

Required skills

• FMEA
• FTA
• STPA
• ADAS
• Autonomous systems
• Robotics

What we offer

• In‑office work environment with flexibility for occasional remote work.
• Opportunity to shape safety strategy for cutting‑edge autonomous trucking technology.
• Collaboration with leading automotive and defense customers.