Sr. Specialist, Functional Safety FuSa

The role

The Functional Safety (FuSa) Lead defines, develops, and governs safety strategies across High Voltage Energy and Drive. This role manages safety plans and safety cases across the safety lifecycle from concept to production release.

What you will do

• Partner with Functional Safety teams to align HARA and Safety Goals across high voltage Energy and Drive
• Lead development and maintenance of Technical Safety Concepts and Technical Safety Requirements
• Define safety concepts and requirements and support EE and Software architecture design
• Collaborate with stakeholders through System V development from concept to launch
• Perform and review impact analyses, HARA, FTA, DFA, DFMEA, and other safety analyses
• Collaborate with teams to develop component and system design and test methods
• Support analytical development using model-based design and simulation toolsets
• Develop, maintain, and improve Functional Safety practices and design standards
• Translate high-level safety objectives into structured safety arguments
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned safety case topics

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• 8-12 years of practice in functional safety, system safety, or safety assurance within automotive, autonomous systems, robotics, or other safety-critical domains
• Proven experience completing at least one full safety lifecycle from concept through production launch (SOP) for complex systems
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining structured safety cases
• Subject matter expert in Functional Safety, Systems Engineering Complex systems design with EE, SW integration
• Deep understanding of ISO 26262 and experience in bringing its principles to practice
• Hands-on experience with safety analysis methodologies such as HARA, FMEA, FTA, and STPA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong systems-thinking mindset
• Demonstrated leadership through influence
• AI/ML experience
• Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products, from Drive or Energy

Nice to have

• ADAS Safety of the Intended Functionality (ISO 21448 SOTIF) and UL 4600 standard experience
• Experience with advanced ADAS and autonomous systems, including multi-sensor perception stacks
• Ownership or significant contribution to UL 4600-aligned safety cases or equivalent autonomy safety frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO 8800 and emerging safety standards
• Knowledge of AI/ML safety considerations
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments
• Exposure with external regulatory reviews, audits, or certification processes related to Safety Compliance
• Expertise in functional safety of HV energy systems

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate and shape the future of transportation.