Principal AV Safety Engineer – SOTIF and Human Factors

Description:
• The Principal AV SOTIF and Human Factors role will be engaged early in the development cycle to identify, assess and develop mitigation strategies for hazards considering the human as part of the system.
• This would include hazards that a test system operator or customer could experience or introduce to the automated driving system.
• This role will support and drive analyses to align with ISO 2148 Safety of the Intended Function (SOTIF) standard and encompass operations in closed course testing, validation testing on-road and the system as intended to be deployed with customers.
• The work ranges from collaborating with operations on measuring effectiveness of operator training to working with engineers on proactively identifying human factors risks to account for in feature designs.
• Identify and monitor key performance metrics and indicators to help ensure both process and continuous improvement.
• Reports on safety issues, trends, & recommendations to development program and executives.
• Perform risk assessment for safety critical operations using quantitative (STPAs) and qualitative methods.
• Support system human interfaces through safety analysis techniques including considerations for usability, mental load, ergonomics, and workload.
• Develop requirements with systems engineering to account for human interface, usability, ergonomics and to minimize the potential for human error that could lead to safety critical scenarios.
• Assist with the development and execution of the safety audit program strategy and plan to help ensure effective safety controls.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans to eliminate or minimize exposure to identified risks.
• Review concept of operations, operational procedures, training materials and operational changes for hazards and develop operational safety requirements to embed in the process to control risks.
• Partner with the systems and engineering team to develop methods to identify emerging risk trends.
• Champion safety case technical claims related to the human driver and work with the safety case team to establish safety case assessment plans and execute these plans.

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering or Psychology, Safety or System Engineering or a related technical degree
• 10+ years of industry experience in human factors engineering, engineering test, or systems engineering
• Experience developing and evaluating human interfaces (e.g. workspace analysis, human modeling, ergonomics analysis, flight controls layout, human-computer interaction, etc.)
• Familiarity with Safety of the Intended Functionality (e.g., international standard ISO/PAS 2144)
• Expertise in employing hazard analysis techniques such as System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Real-time operations experience on a complex system that has high consequences in the event of failure (such as pilot, flight test engineer, spacecraft operator, high performance automotive, technical diving, etc.)
• Demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the operations team and influence continuous improvement for systems safety
• Actively demonstrate GM behaviors and safety professionalism in your decision-making and everyday activities
• Enjoy working in a collegial yet highly fast-paced and effective culture
• Thrive in ambiguity, crafting simplicity and order
• Passion for self-driving car technology, safety, and its impact on the world
• Excellent judgment and ability to remain unbiased and independent throughout all safety activities
• Proven track record of root cause analysis in complex human factors and SW/HW systems
• Ability to learn quickly, starting with little information and quickly becoming an expert in your domain
• Proven experience at communicating complex problems and data driven decisions to leadership
• Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple risk assessment work streams simultaneously

Benefits:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.