Senior Product Safety Engineer

May Mobility

Senior Product Safety Engineer defining functional safety for May Mobility’s autonomous vehicles. Owning safety cases, plans, audits, and safety work products aligned with UL4600 and ISO 26262.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing functional safety concepts in accordance with UL4600 and ISO 26262, while effectively managing safety plans and coordinating safety activities across teams. Proficient in creating and reviewing safety work products and communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Functional Safety ConceptsHARAFMEAFTASafety Plan Management

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Hard Skills

Safety Case DevelopmentRequirements CaptureSafety Metrics DefinitionSoftware Development Life CycleHardware Development Life CycleTest/Validation ComplexityRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical DocumentationSafety Confirmation MeasuresAudits and Assessments

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationHigh InitiativeCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

UL4600ISO 26262Safety GoalsSafety ActivitiesStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement functional safety concepts derived from safety goals and safety cases according to UL4600 and ISO 26262
Own the development of the safety case for the Driver Out system
Own and manage the safety plan and schedule it to support product launches
Plan and coordinate safety activities with product managers, development teams, suppliers, and customers
Collaborate with development teams to ensure on-time delivery of mature safety work products
Create, maintain, and review safety work products including HARA, FSC, TSC, FTA, FMEA, SPFM/LFM, PMHF, and DFA
Identify and define technical, system, and safety requirements tied to safety goals
Explain functional safety concepts to non-safety engineers
Plan and complete functional safety confirmation measures, including audits and assessments
Communicate with stakeholders across the organization to achieve product safety goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Engineering, Computer Science, or highly technical degree preferred
7+ years of related work experience
Strong working knowledge of HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and DFA
Experience with requirements capture and safety metrics definition
Understanding of software and hardware development life cycles, integration processes, and test/validation complexity
Ability to clarify and document fuzzy requirements and challenges
Ability to communicate technical concepts, root cause analyses, technical challenges, solutions, and data-backed results
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical people and teams
High level of initiative and activation, including taking on peripheral challenges when needed for project success
Standard office working conditions, including prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use
Minimal travel required: 1%-10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
Domestic partners residing together at least one year eligible to participate in healthcare plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match
Generous paid parental leave
Phased return to work
Flexible vacation policy
Paid company holidays
Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing