Staff Systems Engineer - Safety Methodologies
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
[Remote] Operations Safety Engineering Lead – Autonomous Vehicle Development at General Motors
United States
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Human Factors, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in safety-critical systems engineering, operations safety, or related technical leadership roles
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments requiring sound judgment and decisive action
- Demonstrated expertise in safety assessment, hazard analysis, or safety case development
- Strong understanding of vehicle systems, autonomy technology, and operational processes
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Track record of developing and implementing safety frameworks in complex technical domains
Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end safety leadership for AV operations, covering manual, supervised, and autonomous driving modes
- Drive the development of operational safety frameworks, processes, and best practices across the AV lifecycle
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including software, hardware, systems engineering, validation, operations, and product management—to integrate safety considerations into every stage of development and deployment
- Lead risk assessment, incident analysis, and safety decision-making forums to ensure robust and transparent processes
- Establish metrics, monitoring systems, and reporting mechanisms for operational safety performance pre- and post-launch
- Drive continuous improvement cycles by leveraging field data, performance metrics, and lessons learned
- Represent GM in internal and external forums as a trusted voice of safety leadership, setting a vision that aligns technical rigor with operational excellence
Skills
General Motors
Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees