Torc Robotics

Senior Systems Architect – SOTIF, FuSa

Torc Robotics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $139,000 - $166,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborate with systems design and architecture teams to ensure safety considerations are integrated into autonomous trucking specifications.
  • Work closely with functional safety and system engineers to ensure safety targets are achieved in autonomous vehicle development.
  • Lead safety evaluations and guide engineers to meet acceptance criteria.
  • Identify functional insufficiencies and triggering conditions, providing risk assessment (HIRE analysis) and safety improvements.
  • Define areas for design improvement and collaborate with design teams to refine system specifications.
  • Develop verification and validation targets for known and unknown safety scenarios.
  • Support safety-related operational strategies, ensuring the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles.
  • Communicate safety achievement metrics and risk assessments to management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive, heavy-duty truck, or aerospace products and industries.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and related software tools including Cameo.
  • Expertise in ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) with a proven track record of applying these standards in complex engineering environments.
  • Excellent project management and leadership skills, with the ability to drive safety initiatives across cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks, derive safety requirements, and define verification & validation strategies.
  • Highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams and leadership.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently while also leading discussions and influencing stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change, with the ability to quickly adapt and make informed safety decisions.
  • Ability to ethically handle sensitive and confidential information with impartiality and professionalism.
Benefits
  • A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
  • 401K plan with a 6% employer match
  • Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
  • AD+D and Life Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Model Based Systems Engineeringrisk assessmentverification and validationsafety improvementssafety targetssafety evaluationssafety scenariossafety metricsHIRE analysisdesign specifications
Soft Skills
project managementleadershipanalytical skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsdetail-orientedself-motivatedadaptabilityprofessionalism
Certifications
ISO 21448ISO 26262