Senior/Staff Safety Engineer

As a Senior Safety Engineer at Gatik, your responsibilities include leading safety performance evaluations, defining and tracking Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), and conducting post-deployment safety analyses. You'll work with real-world data to assess safety trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety into vehicle development, and support regulatory engagement to ensure compliance and safety documentation is prepared for audits and approvals.

Gatik requires candidates for the Senior Safety Engineer position to have a Master’s degree in Safety, Mechanical, Automotive, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with a PhD being a plus. Furthermore, candidates should have 3–5+ years of experience in safety engineering within autonomous systems or transportation, along with expertise in safety performance evaluation, predictive analytics, and familiarity with safety standards like ISO 26262 and UL4600.

To thrive as a Senior Safety Engineer at Gatik, essential skills include strong analytical abilities for safety performance evaluation, expertise in failure mode analysis, proficiency with SPIs and KPIs, and exceptional cross-functional communication. Familiarity with safety monitoring tools and predictive analytics for risk assessment is also critical for driving effective safety strategies in autonomous systems.

Gatik ensures safety in its autonomous trucking operations by employing a comprehensive Safety Case, rigorously assessing safety performance indicators, and leveraging advanced data analytics to forecast potential risks. Our team continuously monitors fleet safety trends and engages with regulatory bodies to meet and exceed both internal and external safety standards, driving a culture prioritizing safety across all operational levels.

The work environment for a Senior Safety Engineer at Gatik is collaborative and innovative, situated in Mountain View, CA. Our team emphasizes respect, agility, and diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where everyone can contribute and grow. With daily onsite interactions, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering and product teams, ensuring that safety considerations are integrated throughout our autonomous vehicle development process.

In evaluating safety performance in autonomous systems, it's crucial to use a combination of real-world data and simulations. Begin by defining clear Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and leverage data analytics to assess safety metrics. Provide examples of previous analyses you have conducted, and emphasize your approach to continuous improvement based on data interpretation.

Discuss any direct experience you have with ISO 26262, detailing how you have applied these standards in practice. Describe specific projects where you implemented compliance measures or participated in audits. Showing familiarity with safety frameworks will demonstrate your qualifications for the Senior Safety Engineer role.

When discussing risk mitigation techniques, highlight your knowledge of failure mode analysis, hazard identifications, and predictive analytics. Explain how you've previously applied these techniques to identify risks early in the development cycle and how they contributed to defining safety protocols effectively.

Emphasize your communication skills and provide examples of previous collaborations with engineering, product, and operations teams. Discuss how you facilitated knowledge sharing, set shared goals, and established feedback loops to ensure safety was a collective priority within the organization.

Outline your systematic approach to developing a Safety Case, starting from top-level safety goals down to specific safety metrics. Discuss your ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders and how you integrate feedback and regulatory requirements into the evolving Safety Case.

Share a specific example that showcases your analytical skills and problem-solving strategies. Describe the challenge, the analytical processes you employed, and the resulting safety enhancements. Make sure to highlight the positive outcomes of your resolution.

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations in the autonomous transportation industry is vital. Discuss your proactive approach to continuous learning—whether through attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, or engaging with professional organizations that focus on safety standards and regulations.

Provide specific examples of how you have utilized predictive analytics in safety engineering roles. Discuss the tools and techniques you employed and how your predictions successfully influenced safety measures or reduced incidents in autonomous systems.

Explain your method for analyzing safety data trends, including the tools you’ve used to compile and interpret data over specific periods. Discuss how identifying trends has helped influence safety strategies or preventive measures in previous positions.

Describe your personal commitment to safety as it relates to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. Emphasize the necessity of establishing public trust, regulatory compliance, and the overarching goal to minimize risks and ensure safe operations in this evolving industry.