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General Motors ADAS System Safety Engineer in Warren, Michigan
Job Description
ADAS System Safety Engineer
Hybrid: This role is categorized as Hybrid, and the successful candidate is expected to report to the Global Technical Center in Warren, MI or Milford Proving Ground in Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum. This position can be located at either of these 2 locations.
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard – from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
As an ADAS System Safety Engineer , you will utilize systems level thinking and work across organizations to conduct System Safety work including but not limited to defining Safety goal, hazard analysis, deliver requirements to the next generation of Super Cruise features that impacts on SW and related HW, then finish validation to close Safety Case. Your work will directly contribute to GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.
What You'll Do
Follow GM System Safety process that aligns with ISO26262 to conduct functional safety work
Drive systems safety analysis, hazard identification, and risk mitigation efforts using both qualitative and quantitative methods
Decompose top-level system functions to perform FIA and develop safety requirements and technical requirements
Develop and maintain clear development plan for system safety deliverables
Support the work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop & deploy a safety strategy that balances feature availability & performance
Support definition of the validation & verification plan for safety requirements that evaluates the end-to-end implementation
Lead and support developing solutions to safety issues during bench and vehicle development
Managing Safety requirements in DNG with traceability evidence
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline
3+ years of post-graduation industry engineering experience in systems safety, systems engineering, software engineering, development or other related fields
Ability to understand complex technical systems
Basic knowledge of ISO26262
Technical leadership skills and an ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Strong communication skills and strong project management skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and has an ability for problem solving
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with colleagues locally and at remote sites
Ability to travel as needed (5-10% max)
What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Hands-on experience performing HARA, FSC/TSC development, and Safety Case closure for ADAS or automated driving features in a production environment
Working knowledge of ADAS architectures (sensors, perception, decision, control) and how safety requirements flow across software, hardware, and system levels
Experience using functional safety tools (e.g., DNG/DOORS, Medini, Polarion) with strong evidence of requirements traceability and audit readiness
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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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