Systems Engineer, II - Functional Safety

About The Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.

A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.

Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team

Join the Autonomous Driving Kit (AD-Kit) Systems Team, where we provide systems engineering expertise to support component development, integration, cybersecurity, and functional safety leadership for autonomous trucking technology. This role is crucial in driving safety assurance for Torc’s autonomous solutions, ensuring that all systems meet industry safety standards and regulations. We are looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, cross-functional environment and is passionate about developing and implementing safety cases for autonomous trucks.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development of AD-Kit components, including embedded compute, LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMU, power distribution, and more.
• Lead functional safety design discussions spanning hardware, software, validation, and operations.
• Derive safety requirements and ensure system architectures and designs align with safety standards.
• Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA) to define safety goals.
• Perform safety analyses including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA).
• Collaborate with Sensors and Base Hardware teams to drive safety analysis and deliverables with Tier-1 suppliers.
• Maintain requirements databases using DOORS and Jama, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Develop verification and validation strategies against safety requirements in collaboration with engineering teams.
  
  
  

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field with 4+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 1-3 years of experience.
• Experience in an automotive-related field.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
• Broad knowledge of engineering fundamentals, including software, networking, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety analysis processes such as HAZOP, FMEA, STPA, and FTA.
• Ability to apply functional safety concepts in innovative ways to L4 autonomous applications.
• Excellent technical documentation and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work cross-functionally across teams, geographies, and time zones.
  
  
  

Bonus Points!

• Hands-on software/hardware engineering experience.
• Expertise with LiDAR, radar, cameras, and other sensor modalities.
• Experience with Jira and functional safety planning tools.
• Background in Autonomous Vehicles or ADAS safety concepts.
  
  
  

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:

• 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)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance
  
  
  

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.