Systems Engineer (Functional Safety) – Compute Platform Systems

Torc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

401K plan with employer match

Flexible schedule and generous paidvac

AD+D and Life Insurance

Job summary

Torc is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer for the Compute Platform Systems team. You will work on creating and validating functional safety cases for autonomous trucks, spanning hardware, software, and infrastructure.

You will lead safety analyses and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver safety-critical results. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, strong communication, and applying safety concepts to novel L4 autonomous driving applications in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in automotive-related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Broad understanding of software, hardware, networking, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with safety analysis processes (HAZOP, FMEA, STPA, FTA).

Responsibilities

• Provide functional safety analysis, assessments, and collaboration to establish a functional safety case for autonomous trucks.
• Lead safety discussions across hardware, software, validation, and operations.
• Derive safety requirements and ensure architectures meet safety concepts.
• Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments to define safety goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to advance safety deliverables.

Skills

ISO 26262 (FUSA)

ISO 21448 (SOTIF)

Functional safety analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Systems Engineer (Functional Safety) – Compute Platform Systems

About the Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team

Join the Compute Platform Systems Team, where we provide systems engineering to enable component development and integration alongside cybersecurity and functional safety leadership for components and platform integration. Your role will make significant impacts on the future of trucking and autonomous technology as we look to Drive the Future of Freight. We are currently seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer who is enthusiastic about thriving in a hands‑on environment and ready to grow with the team.

WhatYou’llDo

The Functional Safety Systems Engineer on the Compute Platform Systems team will be responsible for providing functional safety systems engineering analysis, assessments, and collaboration to help establish a functional safety case for our autonomous truck. This role will be working across teams involved with development and commercialization of software, hardware, and infrastructure.

• Support the development of all Compute Platform components (embedded compute, data logger, LiDAR, radar, camera, microphone, IMU, power distribution, etc).
• Lead design discussions in functional safety spanning across hardware, software, validation, and operations.
• Derive safety requirements, ensuring system architectures and designs meet safety concepts and best practices.
• Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA) to define and refine safety goals.
• Perform inductive and deductive safety analyses, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA), among others.
• Collaborate with Sensors and Base Hardware teams to progress safety analysis and deliverables with automotive Tier‑1 suppliers.
• Maintain requirements databases using both DOORS and Jama, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Develop verification and validation strategies against safety requirements by collaborating with the Component Enablement team.

WhatYou’llNeed to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field and 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in an automotive-related field.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 (FUSA) and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
• Broad understanding of engineering fundamentals in software, networking, electrical, and mechanical systems and system components.
• Familiarity with functional safety analysis processes (HAZOP, FMEA, STPA, FTA).
• An open mind and ability to apply functional safety concepts in novel ways to novel L4 autonomous driving applications.
• Excellent engineering communication skills in both written documentation and verbal presentation, especially the ability to communicate complex technical issues to a diverse team.
• Willingness and ability to work across teams, geographies, and time zones.

Bonus Points

• Passionate about collaboration.
• Software / Hardware engineering experience.
• Expertise with various sensor modalities (LiDAR, camera, radar, etc).
• Expertise with motion control systems.
• Experience with Jira.
• Experience with Autonomous Vehicles or ADAS safety concepts.

Perks of Being a Full-timeTorc’r
Torc cares about our team members, and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team-focused. Torc offers:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• AD+D and Life Insurance

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Depending on the position offered, sign‑on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range

$132,400 - $158,900 USD