Senior/Staff System Safety Engineer - Trajectory Generation

-; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Safety Engineer for Trajectory Generation to ensure the safety and reliability of its autonomous vehicle systems. The role involves developing safety requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing system performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in systems engineering and safety-critical applications, with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a passionate team at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in safety-critical applications.
• Strong background in validation methodologies and system performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety requirements for trajectory generation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Document system architecture and technical decisions.

Skills

Requirements Management

System Architecture

Analytical Skills

Technical Communication

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Education

M.S. in Systems Engineering

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

Job description

The Platform Safety Engineering and Analysis team at Zoox defines system requirements for Zoox's robot platform to ensure safe and reliable autonomous vehicle operation, including hardware and associated firmware. This team works at the intersection of hardware and software to establish the technical framework that connects component-level requirements to system-level and product-level requirements.

As a Senior / Staff Systems Safety Engineer for Trajectory Generation, you will:

1. Maintain and develop system safety requirements for trajectory generation systems, including sensors and compute platforms, considering the full autonomous driving software/hardware stack and Operational Design Domain.
2. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and AI software teams to establish the safety case for trajectory generation within the full robot system, ensuring system architecture safety requirements are met.
3. Analyze system performance and create technical safety specifications that align hardware capabilities with software requirements.
4. Document system architecture, requirements, and technical decisions.

Qualifications

1. M.S. or higher in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 5+ years of relevant experience.
2. Strong background in requirements management, system architecture and modeling, and validation methodologies.
3. Experience with sensing systems (cameras, lidars, radars) and compute hardware platforms in safety-critical applications.
4. Understanding of autonomous vehicle software stack and integration challenges.
5. Strong analytical skills in performance metrics and system trade-off analysis.
6. Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
7. Proficiency with probability, statistics, and quantitative risk analysis.
8. Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex technical environments.
9. Working knowledge of Functional Safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448, MIL-STD-882, or equivalents.

Bonus Qualifications

1. Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field.
2. Experience with autonomous vehicle development or similar robotics systems.
3. Knowledge of automotive-grade hardware systems and integration requirements.
4. Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion, DOORS).
5. Understanding of ML/AI systems and their requirements.
6. Certification with relevant safety standards such as ISO 26262.

Compensation

Salary range: $201,000 to $290,000, plus potential sign-on bonus, RSUs, and Stock Appreciation Rights. Compensation varies based on location, experience, and interview performance.

Zoox offers benefits including paid time off, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and stock options.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet for urban mobility, integrating robotics, machine learning, and design. We seek passionate talent to join our fast-paced, innovative team.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, contact [e-mail] or your recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every expectation to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences to foster innovation.