PlusAI

Builds AI driving systems for commercial trucks

Functional Safety Manager

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USA$160k - $200k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field is required.
Proficiency in English is required.
At least 3 years of experience developing safety-critical embedded systems is required.
At least 5 years of experience in automotive systems development or similar is required.
Understanding of the automotive software development process is required.
Extensive knowledge of ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety is required.
Experience conducting safety reviews and analyses, including HARA, FTA, FMEA, and FMEDA, is required.
Working knowledge of ISO 21448 Safety of the Intended Function is required.
Working knowledge of UL 4600 Evaluation of Autonomous Safety is required.

Responsibilities

Work in coordination with global engineering teams to define vehicle-level self-driving requirements.
Define system reliability and robustness requirements for the autonomous ECU, sensor set, and electrical interfaces.
Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment reviews of autonomous systems and features.
Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis reviews of autonomous systems and features.
Work with a data infrastructure team to identify operational data to quantify real-world performance.
Represent Plus in customer-facing interactions with OEMs.
Perform work in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure team compliance with the Quality Management System, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing automotive electrical and electronics systems is preferred.
Experience with structured requirements management systems such as Jama, Polarion, or DOORS is preferred.

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.

Plus is looking for a functional safety manager specializing in vehicle embedded control software systems. In this role, you will directly influence how our autonomous system achieves higher levels of autonomy with robustness and industry leading safety. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing customer requirements and defining the functional safety goals for the autonomous system. You will conduct various safety reviews, evaluating the design robustness across the defined operating scenarios and conditions that our trucks can encounter. Additionally, this role interacts with various engineering teams to maintain interfaces and refine requirements for software systems.

Responsibilities:

Work in coordination with global engineering teams to define vehicle-level self-driving requirements.
Define system reliability and robustness requirements for the autonomous ECU, sensor set and electrical interfaces.
Conduct Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment (HARA) reviews of autonomous systems/features.
Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) reviews of autonomous systems/features.
Work with a data infrastructure team to identify operational data to quantify real world performance.
You will be in a customer facing role, representing Plus for interactions with OEMs
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Required Skills:

Degree in CS, ME, EE, Mechatronics or related field.
Proficiency in English
3+ years experience developing safety critical embedded systems.
5+ years experience in automotive systems development or similar
Understanding of automotive software development process
Extensive knowledge of ISO-26262 Automotive Functional Safety.
Experience conducting safety reviews and analysis (HARA, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA etc.).
Working knowledge of ISO-21448 Safety of the Intended Function.
Working knowledge of UL4600 Evaluation of Autonomous Safety.

Preferred Skills:

Experience designing automotive electrical and electronics.
Experience with a structured requirements management systems such as Jama / Polarion / DOORS.

Salary Range:

$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Our compensations (cash and equity) are determined based on the position, your location, qualifications, and experience.

Your opportunities joining PlusAI

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.

Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.

Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.

About the Company

PlusAI

Builds AI driving systems for commercial trucks

PlusAI develops AI driving software for commercial trucks, working with vehicle manufacturers and logistics partners to automate freight transport. Its SuperDrive system combines sensors, onboard computing, and AI models to understand roads, plan maneuvers, and control a truck within defined operating conditions. Truck manufacturers integrate the software into their vehicles, and PlusAI engineers develop and validate the virtual driver for use on freight routes. It also sells autonomous-driving data and development tools through HyperFoundry, and plans to charge for SuperDrive according to truck usage. PlusAI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Founded: 2016

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