Autonomous Driving Safety Case Lead

Volkswagen of America, Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Austin seeks a Safety Case Engineer to develop and maintain safety cases for Level 4 autonomous driving systems. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the safety case reflects system behavior and supports regulatory compliance. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in safety-critical systems, a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. Flexibility for travel within the U.S. and overseas is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with safety-critical systems.
• Experience with autonomous driving or complex software systems.
• Exposure to system safety analyses is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-level safety cases.
• Collaborate to ensure safety arguments reflect system behavior.
• Assess safety impact for design changes and updates.

Skills

Systems thinking and analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to synthesize technical information

Effective collaboration across teams

Detail-oriented, evidence-driven style

Confidence in identifying safety gaps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Safety case development methodologies

Knowledge of ISO 26262

Hazard analysis methods (HARA, FMEA, FTA)

Job description

An automotive company in Austin seeks a Safety Case Engineer to develop and maintain safety cases for Level 4 autonomous driving systems. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the safety case reflects system behavior and supports regulatory compliance. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in safety-critical systems, a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. Flexibility for travel within the U.S. and overseas is expected.