WIT Recruiting · 1 day ago
System Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWIT Recruiting is seeking a visionary systems engineer to define, architect, and guide the development of cutting-edge safety-critical sensing technologies. This role focuses on leading system architecture and safety strategy while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration across all components.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead system architecture & safety strategy: Design and refine system-level requirements that meet the highest standards of functional safety, including ISO 26262 compliance for ASIL-rated systems
Own the safety lifecycle: Author and manage key work products such as the Safety Plan, HARA, Functional Safety Concept (FSC), and Technical Safety Concept (TSC), ensuring alignment with internal design teams and external assessors
Champion traceability & verification: Maintain complete end-to-end traceability from requirements through design, implementation, and testing to guarantee safe and consistent performance
Automate intelligently: Use Python and modern AI-driven tools to simplify documentation, automate verification workflows, and perform data-driven analyses that enhance reliability and efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with hardware, software, and firmware teams to translate system goals into actionable requirements and ensure seamless integration across all components
Manage engineering data with precision: Organize and maintain system artifacts, design data, and documentation within robust version control environments such as Git
Deliver validated excellence: Define and execute verification and validation strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and safety-critical requirements
Drive proven success: Play a pivotal role in shipping sensor-based systems—such as radar, lidar, or vision modules—that have achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-B certification or equivalent safety standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years in systems engineering with at least 3 years dedicated to developing functionally safe products in automotive or industrial domains
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 26262, especially Parts 3–6, including requirements engineering, architecture design, and safety analysis
Skilled in requirements management tools (Jama Connect preferred), version control systems (Git), and Python scripting for automation and data analysis
Proven track record across the full V-model development process—from concept and system definition through validation and release
A proactive approach to problem-solving, clear communication, and a passion for delivering systems that redefine what's possible in safe sensing technologies
Company
WIT Recruiting
WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), payrolling, and customized recruiting events.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase