System Engineer

Ouster; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Francisco seeks a proactive systems engineer to develop and manage safe sensing products. Candidates should have 5+ years in systems engineering and hands-on ISO 26262 experience. This role involves collaboration across teams, defining safety requirements, and utilizing tools like Python and Git for documentation and automation. A competitive salary and equity options will be offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, 3 years in developing functionally safe products.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISO 26262, particularly Parts 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• Experience with the full V-model development lifecycle.
• 2+ years using a dedicated requirements management tool (Jama Connect preferred).
• Proficient in Python for automation and data processing.
• Experience with Git for documentation and version control.
• Experience across the full V-Model lifecycle from concept to release.

Responsibilities

• Manage system-level requirements for safe sensing products in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Develop and maintain safety work products for design teams and assessors.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure safety goal alignment.
• Use Python to automate docs, verification, and data analysis scripts.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams to align safety goals.
• Lead system-level V&V activities and define testing strategies.
• Demonstrate a track record of ISO 26262 ASIL-B or equivalent certification.

Skills

Systems engineering

ISO 26262 knowledge

Python proficiency

Requirements management tools

Version control systems

V-Model lifecycle

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jama Connect

Git

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At Ouster, we design and manufacture LIDAR sensors for precision mapping, robotics, automotive, security systems, smart cities and various industrial solutions. We’ve transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip‑scale laser array and one CMOS sensor, delivering a full range of high‑resolution sensors that provide superior imaging at a dramatically lower price.

The Role

We’re seeking a proactive and skilled engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment to join our San Francisco hardware team.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, define, produce, and manage system‑level requirements for functionally safe sensing products in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Develop and maintain critical safety work products, including the Safety Plan, HARA, Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC) for both internal design teams and external safety assessors.
• Manage comprehensive requirements traceability from system requirements to hardware/software implementation and verification test cases.
• Leverage Python and AI tools to automate documentation generation, streamline verification processes, and create scripts for data analysis and reporting.
• Maintain system engineering artifacts and documentation within version control repositories such as Git.
• Demonstrate hands‑on experience with the complete lifecycle of a functionally safe sensing product (e.g., radar, LIDAR, camera) used in automotive or industrial applications.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and firmware engineers to allocate requirements and ensure system‑wide safety goal alignment.
• Lead and contribute to system‑level verification and validation (V&V) activities, defining test strategies and ensuring comprehensive coverage of all safety requirements.
• Proven track record of shipping at least one sensing product that achieved ISO 26262 ASIL‑B certification or an equivalent functional safety standard.

Required (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a systems engineering role, with at least 3 years directly involved in the development of functionally safe products.
• Demonstrable, in‑depth knowledge and hands‑on application of ISO 26262, particularly Parts 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience using a dedicated requirements management tool, with a strong preference for Jama Connect.
• Proven proficiency in Python for task automation, data processing, or verification scripting.
• Experience using version control systems like Git for managing engineering work products and documentation.
• Experience working across the full V‑model development lifecycle, from concept definition to system validation and release.

A Note on Experience

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed.

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender‑identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.