Principal Safety Architect – Scania/ Traton

TNG Group AB; Stockholms län; Hybrid; SEK 60 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Safety Architect to shape the future of transport safety in a global context. You will play a critical role in developing autonomous vehicle solutions, managing safety cases, and ensuring compliance with international standards. With opportunities for international collaboration and travel, this position offers a chance to influence safety work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join a dedicated team of experts and contribute to innovations that will define the future of transport while enjoying a strong culture of work-life balance and career development.

Qualifications

• Solid background in functional safety and autonomous technology.
• Experience with international safety standards and safety engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational safety aspects for autonomous vehicles.
• Manage safety cases, documentation, and compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Functional Safety

ISO 26262

SOTIF

Risk Analysis

Safety Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Technical University Degree

Job description

Principal Safety Architect – Scania/ Traton

Arbetsbeskrivning

Shape the future of transport functional safety in a global context with Traton's autonomous tech teams as Safety Architect!

Traton continues to lead the transformation toward sustainable and autonomous transport. As a Functional Safety Architect, you will step into a global role driving the safety agenda for our autonomous vehicle solutions. Based in Sweden with close collaboration with teams in Munich and Chicago, you will influence how safety is implemented, assured, and developed across continents. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an expert team at the forefront of technology—contributing to innovations that will define the future of transport. Scania offers a strong culture of knowledge sharing, work-life balance, and long-term development.

The Opportunity

• A key role in the development of autonomous transport solutions.
• Opportunity to influence and shape safety work in an expansive field.
• International cooperation and the opportunity to travel, e.g., to the USA.
• A company with a strong focus on employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
• Exciting career opportunities within Scania/ Traton.

Your Challenge

In this position, you will lead both strategic and operational aspects of safety for autonomous vehicles. You will manage safety cases, documentation, and compliance efforts with international standards such as ISO 26262 and SOTIF. Your daily work will include performing risk analyses, internal audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and product managers. The role requires frequent interaction with stakeholders in Munich and Chicago, contributing to a highly globalized way of working.

The Team and Workplace

You will join a dedicated and tight Onroad Safety team, currently consisting of 6–7 members, all experts in the autonomous domain. The atmosphere is dynamic and collaborative, working closely with colleagues in Munich and Chicago to drive safety innovation together. The position is preferably based in Södertälje, with flexibility for hybrid work (minimum two days per week in the office). You may also be based in Chicago or Munich.

About You

We are looking for someone with a solid background in functional safety and a strong interest in autonomous technology. You have deep knowledge of ISO 26262 and SOTIF, and feel confident navigating complex safety challenges in an international context. A technical university degree and several years of hands-on safety engineering experience are preferred. To succeed, you need to be structured, proactive, and communicative, with an analytical mindset. You should be comfortable collaborating across borders and contributing to ambitious global goals. Fluency in English is required; a driver’s license is preferred. Previous experience with autonomous systems and AI-based safety concepts is a plus.

Let´s Connect!

We have chosen to work with Ada Digital in this recruitment. Their process emphasizes transparency, inclusion, and a fast candidate experience. To apply, please fill out the short form, briefly motivate your interest, and attach your CV or LinkedIn profile. No additional documentation is needed. You can follow your application online as our recruiters work with it. Since we work with a continuous selection process, we might hire a candidate before the final deadline, so apply today! For more information, please contact our recruiter. We look forward to connecting soon!