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Systems Engineer (Functional Safety) – Compute Platform Systems at Torc Robotics
Ann Arbor, MIFull-timeCompute PlatformPosted 14 days ago
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Company</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. </span><a href="https://torc.ai/daimler-testing-automated-trucks-public/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Now a part of the Daimler family</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Meet the Team</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p>The <strong>Functional Safety Systems Engineer </strong>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.</p>
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<li>Support the development of all Compute Platform components (embedded compute, data logger, LiDAR, radar, camera, microphone, IMU, power distribution, etc).</li>
<li>Lead design discussions in functional safety spanning across hardware, software, validation, and operations.</li>
<li>Derive safety requirements, ensuring system architectures and designs meet safety concepts and best practices.</li>
<li>Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA) to define and refine safety goals.</li>
<li>Perform inductive and deductive safety analyses, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA) among others.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Sensors and Base Hardware teams to progress safety analysis and deliverables with automotive Tier-1 suppliers.</li>
<li>Maintain requirements databases using both DOORS and Jama, ensuring accuracy and traceability.</li>
<li>Develop verification and validation strategies against safety requirements by collaborating with Component Enablement team.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You’ll Need to Succeed</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree in Systems/Electrical/Software/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field and 5+ years experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 2+ years experience.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Experience in an automotive related field.</li>
<li>Experience developing functional safety requirements.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of ISO 26262 (FUSA) and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).</li>
<li>Broad understanding of engineering fundamentals in software, networking, electrical, and mechanical systems and system components.</li>
<li>Familiarity with functional safety analysis processes (HAZOP, FMEA, STPA, FTA).</li>
<li>An open mind and ability to apply functional safety concepts in novel ways to novel L4 autonomous driving applications.</li>
<li>Excellent engineering communication skills in both written documentation and verbal presentation, especially the ability to communicate complex technical issues to a diverse team.</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work across teams, geographies and time zones.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Bonus Points</span></strong></p>
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<li>Passionate about collaboration.</li>
<li>Software / Hardware engineering experience.</li>
<li>Expertise with various sensor modalities (LiDAR, camera, radar, etc).</li>
<li>Expertise with motion control systems.</li>
<li>Experience with Jira.</li>
<li>Experience with Autonomous Vehicles or ADAS safety concepts.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">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: </span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">401K plan with a 6% employer match</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">AD+D and Life Insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"><span class="TextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0">At Torc, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0">we’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0"> committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW96564745 BCX0">Torc’rs</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0"> 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.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW96564745 BCX0"><span class="SCXW96564745 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW96564745 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0">Even if you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW96564745 BCX0"> meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW96564745 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"><span class="TextRun SCXW32176649 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32176649 BCX0">Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32176649 BCX0">Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW32176649 BCX0"> Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent 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.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW32176649 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"><span class="TextRun SCXW15616422 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15616422 BCX0">Job ID: </span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW15616422 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> 102727</span></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hiring Range for Job Opening </strong></span></div><div class="title">US Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$132,400</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$158,900 USD</span></div></div></div>
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