Lead Engineer, Drive/Energy/ADAS Functional Safety FuSa and SOTIF

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and govern safety strategies across Drive, Energy, ADAS, and automated driving systems
• Lead end-to-end safety case development and translate objectives into engineering requirements
• Partner with Functional Safety teams to align HARA, Safety Goals, and SOTIF strategies
• Develop, document, and maintain Technical Safety Concepts and Requirements
• Integrate SOTIF considerations into the safety case, addressing AI/ML and perception-based systems
• Define and own the end-to-end safety case framework for ADAS and autonomous driving systems
• Act as a subject matter expert in design reviews, program milestones, and release gates
• Contribute to the development of a scalable Safety Management System (SMS)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• 12–15 years of experience in functional safety, system safety, or safety assurance in automotive or robotics
• Proven experience completing at least one full safety lifecycle from concept through production launch
• Expertise in developing and maintaining structured safety cases
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and UL 4600 standards
• Hands-on experience with HARA, FMEA, FTA, and STPA
• Experience with AI/ML
• Strong systems-thinking mindset and leadership through influence

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or advanced degree in a related engineering or computer science discipline
• Experience with advanced ADAS and autonomous systems (camera, radar, LiDAR, etc.)
• Contribution to UL 4600-aligned safety cases
• Familiarity with ISO 8800 and emerging safety standards
• Knowledge of AI/ML safety, data pipeline validation, and ODD frameworks
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments
• Exposure to external regulatory reviews and audits

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO plus 40 hours unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

About the Company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand focused on electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks through American innovation.