Autonomous Systems Safety Manager

Torc Robotics; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Torc Robotics in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Functional Safety Manager to drive safety-critical program execution across autonomy platforms. You will coordinate safety lifecycle activities, maintain traceability, and align safety with project milestones.

This role requires 6+ years in safety-critical domains and degrees in CS/Robotics/EE (BS/MS/PhD). US pay range applies, with responsibilities spanning hazards analysis, safety cases, and verification strategies to ensure safe, scalable

Qualifications

• Experience with safety lifecycle artifacts including hazard analysis and risk assessment.
• Ability to align engineering execution with safety assurance objectives and milestones.
• Experience applying ISO 26262, SOTIF and related safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of safety-critical initiatives across the autonomous vehicle lifecycle.
• Establish traceability between hazards, safety requirements, system requirements, verification activities, and validation evidence.
• Coordinate cross-functional safety activities including hazard analysis, safety assessments, and safety case development.
• Drive integrated verification and validation planning across simulation, test environments, and field operations.
• Manage program risks, technical dependencies, and change impacts across systems and teams.
• Monitor safety and program metrics, identifying issues impacting safety objectives or delivery.
• Facilitate executive reviews and governance forums with clear visibility into program health and risk.

Skills

Safety management

Hazard analysis

ISO 26262

V&V planning

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Robotics/EE

Master's degree in CS/Robotics/EE

PhD in CS/Robotics/EE

Tools

FMEA/FMEDA

Safety Case tools

Job description

Torc Robotics in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Functional Safety Manager to drive safety-critical program execution across autonomy platforms. You will coordinate safety lifecycle activities, maintain traceability, and align safety with project milestones.

This role requires 6+ years in safety-critical domains and degrees in CS/Robotics/EE (BS/MS/PhD). US pay range applies, with responsibilities spanning hazards analysis, safety cases, and verification strategies to ensure safe, scalable