Staff Systems Engineer - SOTIF - Remote - US

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: 

This person will sit on the Requirements and Analysis team within the Product Safety and Release organization. The Senior Systems Engineer - Safety will analyze hazards and risks, perform safety analyses, derive requirements, and develop the safety case for autonomous driving. 

What You'll Do: 

• Collaborate with the Product and System Engineering teams to identify and evaluate hazards related to Safety Of The Intended Functionality (SOTIF according to ISO 21448).
• Support analysis and evaluation of Acceptance Criteria for identified SOTIF hazards.
• Collaborate with the Product and System Engineering teams to perform the hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA) according to ISO 26262.
• Analyze and evaluate the Fault Tolerant Time Interval (FTTI) for identified hazards.
• Perform inductive and deductive safety analyses for system, hardware, and software.
• Contribute to the development of the Safety Case including definition and tracking of Safety Performance Indicators.
• Work with internal business partners such as the Systems Engineering team to establish alignment on safety processes and methods. 
• Conduct and support reviews of safety artifacts applying appropriate level of rigor to review process.

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• Degree(s) in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with relevant experience.
  • PHD with 5+ years of experience.
  • Master of Science degree with 7+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor of Science degree and 10+ years of experience. 
• Extensive experience with safety analyses such as HAZOP, FMEA, STPA, and FTA. 
• Solid understanding of industry standards and best practices related to autonomous technologies.   
• Demonstrated experience working according to key industry standards such as Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Safety Of The Intended Functionality (ISO 21448). 
• Systems thinking with underlying engineering knowledge of the complex physical and software systems used in autonomy technologies. 
• Knowledge in the following disciplines: software engineering, networking, electrical and mechanical systems, system components, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. 
• Position requires occasional travel to Torc locations, government locations, etc. 

Bonus Points! 

• Understanding of agile and software development life cycle processes. 
• Excel in critical thinking to identify problems and problem-solving and analytical thinking to solve complex safety issues. 
• Understanding and experience applying safety data and statistical methods to develop criteria and thresholds. 

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’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)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• 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. We’re always looking for those that are hungry, humble, and people smart and your unique experience may be a great fit for this role or others.