Senior Safety Engineer（ADAS) | シニア安全エンジニア（ADAS）

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Job details

Company overview

This is the Japanese leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan.
As a leading truck maker, they are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility and connectivity.
They develops, Manufactures, and sells a wide range of heavy, medium and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Thier trucks and people go the extra mile for the customers and business partners, day in and day out.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a critical role in leading the safety work for autonomous vehicles and contributing to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and shape the future of transportation safety.
Main responsibilities:

• Develop and implement safety strategies and policies for autonomous vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices
• Conduct safety assessments and risk analyses, identifying potential hazards and providing strategies and solutions for mitigating risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, system engineers, and vehicle designers, to integrate safety considerations throughout the development lifecycle
• Design and implement safety measures, including fail-safe mechanisms, redundancy systems, and fault detection and diagnostic strategies, to enhance the safety of autonomous vehicles
• Develop safety requirements and specifications for autonomous vehicle components, subsystems, and software, ensuring alignment with safety standards and regulations
• Conduct and collaborate on safety validation and verification activities, including testing and simulations, to assess the effectiveness of safety measures and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies and industry partners, to stay up-to-date with safety requirements and contribute to the development of safety standards for autonomous vehicles
• Build material and provide safety training and guidance, promoting a safety-conscious culture and ensuring compliance with safety protocols

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Computer science/Automotive/Embedded) or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Safety Engineer, with a focus on autonomous vehicle safety or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of safety principles, methodologies, and standards applicable to autonomous vehicles, such as ISO 26262, UL 4600, ISO 21448 SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality)
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle systems, including perception, localization, planning, and control
• Experience in conducting safety assessments, risk analyses, and safety validation activities for complex systems
• Proficiency in safety analysis techniques, such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)
• English level: Fluent (spoken & written)
• Japanese level: Fluent (spoken & written)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to think critically and propose effective safety solutions
• A proactive and self-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and autonomous vehicle safety

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in safety engineering or a related discipline
• Additional language skills
• Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Computer science/Embedded/Automotive) or equivalent.
• 5+ years working experience with working in the field of safety engineer or similar positions
• 8+ years development experience in vehicle engineering

Salary

8 - 10 million yen

Location

Saitama