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Senior Systems & Safety Engineer – Autonomy

Gatik AI
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Safety & Systems
Salary
$160,000- $240,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering
  • 6+ years in functional safety or systems engineering for autonomous vehicles, robotics, or safety-critical aerospace/automotive platforms
  • Deep expertise in ISO 26262, UL 4600, and ISO 21448
  • Demonstrated mastery of safety analysis techniques: HARA, STPA, FMEA, FTA, and Reliability Block Diagrams
  • Strong programming proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Experience defining architecture for deterministic, real-time autonomous systems
Nice to have
  • Experience shipping Level 4 driverless commercial operations (trucking or passenger AVs)
  • Experience with middleware safety (ROS2 safety layers, Adaptive AUTOSAR, or custom IPC frameworks)
  • Expertise in safety arguments using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN)
What the job really is

As a Senior Systems & Safety Engineer for Autonomy at Gatik, you will be responsible for ensuring the functional safety of the company's autonomous driving systems. Your day-to-day tasks will involve developing safety concepts, conducting hazard analyses, defining safety requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into the development process. This role requires a strong focus on ISO 26262 compliance and the architecture of fail-safe mechanisms for autonomous operations.

Benefits
  • Salary Range - $160,000- $240,000
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required 5 days a week in Santa Clara, CA
  • Focus on functional safety may limit exposure to other engineering aspects
  • Role heavily emphasizes compliance with specific safety standards
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