Behavioral Safety Manager

The role

The Behavioral Safety Manager drives the execution framework for the safe deployment of autonomous capabilities. This role provides structure and governance across engineering, hardware, software, and operations to deliver safety-critical capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead planning and execution of safety-critical initiatives across the autonomous vehicle lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain traceability between hazards, safety requirements, and verification activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional safety activities including hazard analysis and safety case development.
• Drive integrated verification and validation planning across simulation, test environments, and field operations.
• Manage program risks, technical dependencies, and change impacts.
• Monitor safety and program metrics.
• Facilitate executive reviews and technical governance forums.

Required qualifications

• Experience leading programs involving autonomous systems, ADAS, robotics, aerospace, industrial automation, or other safety-critical platforms.
• Demonstrated experience applying ISO 21448 (SOTIF) across the safety lifecycle.
• Familiarity with safety lifecycle artifacts including Item Definitions, HARA, HIRE, FMEA/FMEDA, Safety Requirements, Safety Plans, Safety Cases, and Verification & Validation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to align engineering execution with safety assurance objectives.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 6+ years of experience OR
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 3+ years of experience OR
• PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 1+ years of experience

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and other related standards such as IEC 61508, UL 4600, or ISO/PAS 8800

About the company

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