Torc Robotics
Functional Safety Manager
$153K–$184K
Ann Arbor, MI +2 · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
Remote - US
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States - Experience
- 6+ years with a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years with a master’s degree, or 1+ years with a PhD, in each case with demonstrated competencies and technical proficiencies.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Manages cross-functional safety programs for autonomous vehicles, coordinating safety engineering, verification, validation, risk management, and deployment readiness.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute safety-critical initiatives across the autonomous vehicle lifecycle, aligning safety goals with roadmaps and deployment milestones.
- Maintain traceability from hazards and safety requirements through verification, validation evidence, and release decisions.
- Coordinate safety assessments, safety case development, verification and validation planning, risk management, and readiness reviews.
What they ask for
- Experience leading programs involving autonomous systems, ADAS, robotics, aerospace, industrial automation, or other safety-critical platforms.
- Experience applying ISO 26262 across the safety lifecycle, including HARA, safety goals, safety concepts, and ASIL decomposition.
- Familiarity with safety lifecycle artifacts such as HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, Safety Requirements, Safety Plans, Safety Cases, and V&V strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field plus 6+ years, master’s plus 3+ years, or PhD plus 1+ years of experience, with demonstrated competencies and technical proficiencies.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and related standards such as IEC 61508, UL 4600, or ISO/PAS 8800.
Pay
$153,200 — $183,800 USD (base salary)
Tools
ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), IEC 61508, UL 4600, ISO/PAS 8800
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