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Senior Systems & Safety Engineer – Hardware

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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering
  • 6+ years in hardware safety engineering, electrical architecture, or systems engineering in automotive (Tier-1/OEM) or aerospace industries
  • Deep working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 16750, SAE J1455, and FMVSS
  • Proven experience conducting FMEDA, FTA, and worst-case circuit analysis for safety-critical hardware
  • Expert knowledge of Automotive Ethernet, CAN-FD, LIN, PCIe, and high-speed deserializer topologies
  • Experience with high-power DC-DC converters, smart power distribution modules, and battery management systems
Nice to have
  • Direct experience designing or safety-certifying high-compute AV platforms
  • Experience with heavy/medium-duty commercial vehicle platform integration
  • Thermal and structural safety analysis experience under extreme environmental conditions
What the job really is

The Senior Systems & Safety Engineer – Hardware at Gatik will focus on ensuring the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicle hardware systems. This includes leading safety architecture, conducting functional safety activities, and managing vendor relationships for automotive-grade components. The role requires hands-on involvement in hardware testing and compliance documentation to uphold safety standards in rigorous commercial environments.

Benefits
  • Salary Range - $160,000- $240,000
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required 5 days a week
  • Role involves high responsibility in safety compliance which may lead to high pressure
  • Focus on hardware safety may limit exposure to broader software development practices
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