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Senior Systems & Safety Engineer – Drive-by-Wire

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. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering
  • 6+ years in vehicle chassis systems, drive-by-wire actuation, or automotive vehicle safety
  • Extensive ASIL D development experience
  • Proficient in vehicle dynamic modeling and brake/steering topologies
  • In-depth understanding of automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet
  • Direct mastery of ISO 26262 ASIL D safety standards and FMVSS regulations
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience developing or integrating redundant DbW systems on commercial trucks
  • Experience with functional safety certification of chassis hardware/software according to ISO 26262
  • Expertise in vehicle stability control (ESC), ABS, and automated emergency braking (AEB) functional integration
What the job really is

As a Senior Systems & Safety Engineer for Drive-by-Wire at Gatik, you will be responsible for the safety design and integration of critical vehicle systems such as steering and braking for autonomous trucks. Your role involves collaborating with OEMs and suppliers, defining safety architectures, conducting system analyses, and supporting on-vehicle validation efforts to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits
  • Salary Range - $160,000- $240,000
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required 5 days a week
  • Role involves high responsibility in safety-critical systems
  • No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary
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