Senior Safety & Systems Engineer

AeroVect

Senior Safety & Systems Engineer at AeroVect developing safety-critical systems for autonomous vehicle architecture. Collaborating on verification, validation, and data-driven engineering standards in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Head of Safety and Head of Systems to:
Design, analyze, and perform Verification & Validation (V&V) of autonomous vehicle system architecture
Develop autonomous driving systems with cross-functional teams and construct the safety case that documents and defends the integrity of the solution
Drive the creation, evolution, and deployment of dependable, safety-critical systems for autonomous driving within the airport driving environment
Help to:
Define and monitor KPIs for data-driven engineering and system performance
Develop data collection and analysis pipelines to support V&V processes
Define safety goals and requirements based on the ODD, hazards, and risks
Create and manage requirements documentation, traceability, and system architecture
Shape system behaviors for critical safety scenarios and ensure robust designs
Identify and communicate risks while coordinating solutions and mitigations across teams
Craft a pioneering safety framework for autonomous airside driving
Establish, oversee, and uphold the rigorous engineering standards essential for the fail-safe performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with systems engineering (e.g., V Model, requirements documentation, traceability, V&V)
Experience generating safety artifacts for a complex autonomous system such as Hazard Analyses (HARAs), FMEAs, FTAs, STPAs
Experience in developing and deploying robotic systems and / or autonomous vehicles with safety-critical components
Functional safety and SOTIF basic experience
Experience with data analysis and reporting, including Python / SQL basic proficiency and/or willingness to learn
Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions across all levels of the organization
Hands-on approach with a willingness to engage deeply and enjoy the work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Be open to travel up to 25%

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Hard Skills & Tools

Systems EngineeringVerification & Validation (V&V)Requirements DocumentationHazard Analyses (HARAs)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs)Fault Tree Analysis (FTAs)System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPAs)PythonSQLData Collection and Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingHands-On ApproachAdaptability