General Motors

Senior AV Operational Safety Engineer (GPSSC)

General Motors • $129K — $269K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in systems, operational or field safety
  • 3+ years in automated technology development or testing
  • Proven expertise in safety hazard analysis and risk management
  • Experience in problem resolution and corrective action processes
  • Ability to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement
  • Strong understanding of vehicle systems and automotive technology

Responsibilities

  • Conduct operational safety analysis across driving modes
  • Define and implement operational safety requirements with key stakeholders
  • Lead studies to validate safety analysis with empirical data
  • Manage and resolve emerging safety issues through investigation
  • Document evidence for safety case claims comprehensively
  • Audit autonomous vehicle operational processes regularly
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback on audit findings

Benefits

  • Diverse health and wellbeing programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program and vehicle discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFEADS) department is part of GM's Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization. Our mission is to help GM deliver trusted automated driving products. As the central authority for automated driving system (ADS) safety, SAFE-ADS brings together experts from across the company to develop and maintain a comprehensive safety case including safety performance indicators for GM's automated driving technologies.

The Role

At General Motors, we are shaping the future of mobility through cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology. Safety is at the core of everything we do - and as a member of the AV Operations and Human Factors Safety Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in that commitment.

This position offers the opportunity to support the safety strategy and execution across the entire lifecycle of AV operations, from development and supervised driving to commercial launch and post-launch continuous improvement. You will provide critical safety analyses and requirements, lead issue resolution, conduct operations process audits, and collaborate across engineering, product, and operations teams to uphold the highest standards of safety.

This is a rare chance to influence the future of autonomy at scale and support the team in setting industry-leading benchmarks for operational safety.

What You'll Do
  • Conduct operational safety analysis for manual, supervised, and autonomous driving modes
  • Define operational safety requirements and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Operations, Software, Hardware, and Legal teams to ensure proper implementation and validation
  • Lead or support studies to corroborate safety analysis conclusions with empirical data, document findings, and provide clear conclusions and recommendations
  • Lead operations safety issue management to address emerging issues through thorough investigation and resolution
  • Ensure evidence for operations safety relevant safety case claims is documented and complete
  • Perform regular audits of autonomous vehicle operations processes, such as driver monitoring system alert response and incident response
  • Identify and document audit findings, including procedural non-conformances, safety concerns, or areas for continuous improvement, and provide timely feedback to auditees that is clear, concise, and actionable


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in systems safety, operational safety, field safety or related technical roles
  • 3+ years of experience in automated technology development, testing, or deployment
  • Demonstrated experience with safety hazard analysis and safety risk management
  • Experience with problem resolution/issue management, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action (CAPA)
  • Ability to proactively identify gaps, drive continuous improvement, and initiate the necessary actions needed to achieve high-quality work products
  • Strong understanding of vehicle systems and automotive technology
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, using simple, objective, and concise language


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience in automotive or transportation safety
  • Familiarity with operational processes, especially in a scaled, complex environment
  • Ability to anticipate emerging safety challenges in complex systems and proactively design solutions
  • Effective in cross-functional collaboration to accomplish objectives, while demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to the needs and priorities of others


Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
  • The salary range for this role is 129,400 to 269,100. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


At GM, we don't just build vehicles - we design safer, smarter ways for people to move. If you are driven by the challenge of supporting safety strategy at the forefront of autonomy, we want to hear from you.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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