Principal Safety Case Lead

Mission SummaryMotional is developing an autonomous robo-taxi service and intends to align its fleet of autonomous vehicles to ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL4600 and other emerging ADS standards and best practices to enable safe driverless operation on public roads. The Principal Safety Case Lead will work across multiple functional teams as a strong thought leader to develop a holistic safety case framework and Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) for Motional AVs.This role will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Motional’s safety case and strengthening Motional’s safety culture. This individual will ensure that a cross-functional team at Motional—including system engineers, safety engineers, system architects, hardware and software engineers, and verification and validation (V&V) engineers—understand and follow Motional’s internal safety processes and generate the work products that are required to build and maintain Motional’s holistic safety case. This individual will interface with Motional’s commercial and vehicle manufacturer partners and will also lead engagements with independent consultants who will be supporting and assessing Motional’s safety case. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Safety and is expected to provide executive level briefings on the development of Motional’s safety case. The role requires a broad safety systems view that incorporates diverse aspects (e.g., hardware, software, human factors, regulatory, etc. of complex systems to achieve the safe operation of a driverless robo-taxi fleet.*This role can be fully remote or hybrid at one of the Motional offices.*What You'll Be DoingProvide project and technical leadership to ensure Motional is aligning with industry standards and best practices and its own internal safety processesLead the development and tailoring of Motional’s safety caseCollaborate with system engineers, safety engineers, system architects, software and hardware engineers, V&V engineers to drive implementation of and adherence to Motional’s safety caseEnsure and coordinate alignment with Motional’s Quality Management System (QMS), cybersecurity processes, and Safety Management System (SMS)Perform safety case gap analyses & coordinate internal safety case assessmentsLead engagements with independent consultants who will be supporting the development and assessment of Motional’s safety caseProvide executive level briefings to internal and external safety case stakeholdersWhat We're Looking ForBachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering fieldPrior work experiences related L4 automated vehicle systems7+ years’ experience working in safety critical industries: automotive, aviation, space, security, manufacturing, rail, oil & gasExperience writing safety plans & requirements and safety case argumentation 3+ years’ experience incorporating and assessing aspects of industry standards and best practices, such as ISO 26262, ISO 21448 / SOTIF, UL 4600, Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) best practices, etc. Experience with an automated vehicle specific Safety Management System (SMS)Experience in applying safety thinking to a complex system in a rapidly changing product or technology environmentExperience leading a team of engineers in a product or project development environmentStrong mentoring and team building skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEnthusiasm and a desire to work in a very fast-paced environment where innovation and rapid change is the normBonus Points (not required)Experience writing software safety requirements (INCOSE), software test plans, software coding guidelines (MISRA), and other software lifecycle documentsExperience in the development and/or the safety of Machine Learning/AI functions in the context of vehicle sensing, perception, and guidanceDemonstrated background in the full lifecycle of safety certification processes which may include but not limited to ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL 4600, ARP-4761/DO-178C, IEC 61508, IEC 62304, MIL-STD-882/AOP-52, EN 50128Demonstrated safety experience in vehicle subsystems (e.g. steering, braking), safety critical electronics development, or sensor developmentExperience with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)Certified Safety Professional, Certified Safety Expert, or other system safety credentialsThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.Salary Range$199,200—$266,700 USDMotional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.Our journey is always people first.We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.Higher purpose, greater impact.We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.  Scale up, not starting up.Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit  and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.