Job Description
A Safety Engineer at Gatik is responsible for evaluating and improving safety performance of autonomous trucking systems through data analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with safety standards, supporting safe deployment and continuous safety enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess safety performance using real-world and simulated data
- Lead post-deployment safety analyses and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Define, monitor, and analyze Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and KPIs
- Analyze fleet-wide safety trends and support safety dashboards for real-time monitoring
- Leverage predictive analytics to forecast and prevent safety issues
- Evaluate vehicle and fleet deployments for safe integration into operations
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed safety in development and deployment
- Maintain and update the safety case to meet standards and regulations
- Support regulatory engagement and prepare safety documentation for audits and approvals
- Drive a safety-first culture through risk assessments, hazard analyses, and feedback loops
Requirements
- Master's degree in Safety, Mechanical, Automotive, Systems Engineering, or a related field; a PhD is considered a plus.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in safety engineering within autonomous systems, transportation, or related fields.
- Experience with Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and managing both predictive and historical safety metrics.
- Strong skills in safety performance evaluation, failure mode analysis, and event prediction.
- Familiarity with safety standards and frameworks such as ISO 26262, UL4600, and SAE J3016.
- Experience with Safety Management System (SMS) design and implementation, data analysis, and fleet monitoring tools.
- Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to assess safety performance using real-world and simulated data, and lead post-deployment safety analyses and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ability to define and track SPIs and KPIs to ensure alignment with safety goals.
- Experience analyzing fleet-wide safety trends, supporting safety dashboards, and enabling real-time monitoring.
- Experience evaluating vehicle and fleet deployments for safe integration into operations.
- Ability to partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed safety in development and deployment processes.
- Experience maintaining and evolving safety cases to meet internal and external standards.
- Experience supporting regulatory engagement and preparing safety documentation for audits and approvals.
- Ability to drive a safety-first culture through risk assessments, hazard analyses, and feedback loops.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $160,000 to $240,000
Onsite work schedule, 5 days a week
Work environment perks related to safety and safety culture
Opportunities for professional growth and development in safety engineering
Being part of a leading autonomous trucking company with innovative technology
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