Senior Systems Safety Engineer – Autonomous Vehicles (Hybrid)

Tesserent; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive remuneration

Bonus / Flexible benefits

Free medical insurance

Job summary

Thales, Melbourne, is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to develop and deliver safe autonomous vehicle systems and solutions, ensuring safety of personnel and the environment. You will lead system safety analyses and engage stakeholders to meet stringent safety requirements across mechanical, electrical, and chemical domains.

The role is based in Melbourne on Wurundjeri land with a hybrid work environment and opportunities for ongoing professional training and security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding and experience of the Systems Safety Engineering process in a safety critical industry such as Defence, Vehicles, Railway, Aerospace, Nuclear or Oil & Gas.
• Sound understanding and experience in autonomous vehicle and systems development and qualification.
• Proven track record of successfully leading the execution of System Safety Programs that include system safety arguments, assessments and artefacts and conducting independent safety assurance activities including auditing.
• Experience in conducting autonomous vehicle system safety analysis, including FHA; SOTIF analysis; STPA.
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882, ISO21448 and ISO 26262 is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of ISO15288 or SAE J3187 is desirable
• Proficient in broad range of technical areas specifically in highly regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to the development and qualification of autonomous vehicles and systems.
• Drive system safety outcome by anticipating problems, engaging stakeholders early, and support the delivery of safe solutions whilst meeting all other program demands.
• Be a good team player and leader, able to provide constructive feedback to others as well as assess own performance.
• Self-motivated with high resilience and drive.
• Challenge assumptions and existing approaches constructively when they affect safe solution outcome or project value.

Job description

Thales, Melbourne, is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to develop and deliver safe autonomous vehicle systems and solutions, ensuring safety of personnel and the environment. You will lead system safety analyses and engage stakeholders to meet stringent safety requirements across mechanical, electrical, and chemical domains.

The role is based in Melbourne on Wurundjeri land with a hybrid work environment and opportunities for ongoing professional training and security clearances as required.