Scout Motors
Sr. Specialist, Functional Safety FuSa
$140K–$170K
Novi, Michigan, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 8–12 years; must have completed at least one full safety lifecycle from concept through production launch (SOP).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
About the job
Leads functional safety strategy and end-to-end safety case development for high-voltage Energy and Drive systems, from concept through production release.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain safety plans, technical safety concepts and requirements, and structured safety cases across the safety lifecycle.
- Conduct and review safety analyses, support system and component architecture and verification, and advise teams on complex safety matters.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders on design reviews, program milestones, safety practices, and risk resolution.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
- 8–12 years in functional safety, system safety, or safety assurance within automotive, autonomous systems, robotics, or other safety-critical domains.
- Completed at least one full safety lifecycle from concept through production launch (SOP) for complex systems.
- Expertise in structured safety cases, ISO 26262, and safety analysis methods such as HARA, FMEA, FTA, and STPA.
Nice to have
- ADAS/SOTIF or UL 4600 experience; familiarity with ISO 8800 and emerging safety standards.
- AI/ML safety knowledge, advanced ADAS/autonomous systems experience, or expertise in functional safety of HV energy systems.
Pay
$140,000.00 - $170,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
ISO 26262, ISO 21448 SOTIF, UL 4600, ISO 8800, A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN
AI focus
AI/ML experience is requested; preferred work includes AI/ML safety considerations such as data pipeline validation, performance monitoring, and operational design domain (ODD) frameworks.
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