Forterra is seeking a System Safety Engineer to drive efforts in the development of safety-critical autonomous systems. The role is crucial in identifying and mitigating potential hazards within applications of autonomy solutions. The engineer will contribute to expanding ground based autonomous operational and functional capabilities and collaborate with members from other groups within Forterra to ensure the safety of innovative solutions for uncrewed ground vehicle operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or related Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or a related technical field; Master's Degree preferred
- 5-10+ years of work experience as a System Safety engineer or related role focused on autonomous or safety critical systems
- Specific experience with MIL-STD 882E or a related or similar functional safety standards
- Experience with Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) techniques
- Knowledge of reviewing and applying supplier Safety Manuals
- Familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design safety critical systems
- Experience with robotics, AI and/or machine learning
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team
Benefits
- Premium Healthcare Benefits
- Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year
- A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption
- A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%