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- Develop and own vehicle-level safety cases for driving functions and platform integration
- Translate safety analysis into clear, implementable safety requirements and constraints
- Apply ISO 26262 Part 3 (Concept Phase), Part 4 (System Development), and Part 9 (analysis & decomposition)
- Work across vehicle features (braking, steering, ADAS, body functions) to identify risks and define mitigations
- Hands-on development of safety artifacts aligned to road-driving features (e.g., hazard analysis, FMEA, safety case structures)
- Collaborate with HW, SW, and integration teams to ensure safety is correctly implemented end-to-end
- System level working knowledge and good exposure to HW FMEA’s for vehicle safety case measures.
- Support vehicle bring-up and validation with safety checks aligned to system behavior
- Create and maintain safety artifacts (hazard analysis, FMEA, safety case, traceability)
- Experience with or willingness to support mining / off-road vehicle safety programs
- Familiarity with ISO 19014 or ISO 13849
- Exposure to system-level hazard analysis and safety requirements for heavy machinery
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering , Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in functional safety or systems engineering, preferably within an OEM or Tier-1 ADAS program.
- Hands-on experience in vehicle-level safety case development
- Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 and road vehicle features enablement
- Experience working in OEM / Tier-1 / vehicle programs preferred
- Experience with HARA/HAZOP, System FMEA, and safety case derivation
- Good understanding of vehicle systems (ADAS, braking, steering, control systems)
- Ability to bridge system, hardware, and software interactions
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $113,800 - $250,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics
- 2+ years of experience in functional safety or systems engineering
- Experience with ADAS or traditional automotive systems
- Proven ability to operate independently and establish safety processes
- Proficient in safety analysis techniques including HARA, FTA, and FMEA
- Hands-on experience with ISO 26262 (Parts 2, 3, 4)
- Proficient in Vector tools for testing and debugging
Applied Intuition Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive with employee premiums fully covered. Feedback suggests additional wellness and mental‑health provisions reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks is offered for birth, adoption, or foster placement. Feedback suggests this policy provides meaningful support for families.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Catered meals, snacks, expensed dinners, and fitness/learning stipends are part of the package. Feedback suggests these perks enhance day‑to‑day convenience and personal development.
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What We Do
As the foremost enabler of autonomous vehicle development, Applied Intuition equips engineering and product teams with software that makes it faster, safer, and easier to bring autonomy to market. Applied’s suite of products, focused on simulation and analytics, delivers sophisticated infrastructure built for scale. Companies of all sizes use Applied to comprehensively test and rapidly accelerate their autonomous vehicle development. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich, Applied is composed of software and automotive experts from the top companies in the world (such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Waymo, Tesla, Delphi, GM, and Bosch).
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