Product Development Senior Engineer – Situational Safety

Autoliv Sweden; Vårgårda kommun; On-site; SEK 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv Sweden is seeking an experienced Product Development Senior Engineer to lead safety strategies for next‑generation interior safety technologies. You will drive safety activities from concept through production release, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that protect vehicle occupants worldwide.

The role calls for a strong track record in automotive safety, ISO 26262, and leading global programs, plus excellent communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automotive safety, systems engineering, electronics, or mechatronics.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle passive safety regulations and industry standards, including ISO 26262 and NCAP.
• Proven track record of delivering safety cases and leading release governance in production programs.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Define safety goals, hazard analyses, misuse scenarios, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead the development and maintenance of safety cases, including claims, arguments, and supporting evidence.
• Drive system architecture and safety decomposition for interior safety functions.
• Establish safety milestones, release gates, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, validation, human factors, and systems engineering.
• Align global requirements across Europe, North America, China, and Japan.

Skills

Safety engineering

Systems engineering

ISO 26262

Lead cross-functional teams

Workshops facilitation

Documentation & presentations

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Product Development Senior Engineer – Situational Safety

Autoliv Sweden

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective solutions such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers worldwide, along with advanced safety solutions for new mobility. In 2025, our products helped save approximately 40,000 lives and prevented around 600,000 serious injuries.

We are now looking for an experienced Product Development Senior Engineer to lead the development and execution of safety strategies for next‑generation interior safety technologies. In this role, you will drive safety activities from concept through production release, working across engineering disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that help protect vehicle occupants worldwide.

Role and Responsibilities

• Define safety goals, hazard analyses, misuse scenarios, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead the development and maintenance of safety cases, including claims, arguments, and supporting evidence.
• Drive system architecture and safety decomposition for interior safety functions.
• Establish safety milestones, release gates, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Human Body Modeling & Simulation teams to translate insights into safety solutions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, validation, human factors, and systems engineering.
• Manage safety risks, escalations, audits, and customer assessments.
• Align global requirements across Europe, North America, China, and Japan.
• Support customer reviews and promote innovative interior safety technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive safety, systems engineering, electronics, or mechatronics.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle passive safety regulations and industry standards, including ISO 26262 and NCAP.
• Deep understanding of occupant protection, safety mechanisms, and system‑level design.
• Proven track record of delivering safety cases and leading release governance in production programs.
• Ability to actively contribute to and lead technical workshops and decision‑making forums.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a global engineering environment.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Who Are You?

• You are a strategic leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to build alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
• Sound judgment and a high sense of ownership.
• Excellent relationship‑building and collaboration skills.
• A strategic and results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• The ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing demands.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to handle conflict constructively.

Why Autoliv?

At Autoliv, our purpose is simple: Saving More Lives. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to influence the next generation of safety innovations while working alongside some of the industry's most talented experts. Together, we develop technologies that make a real difference for people around the world.

Your Application

Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for? Please apply and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Practical information

• Scope: Full-time
• Employment type: Permanent
• Start date: According to agreement

More lives saved – more life lived!