Senior AV Operational Safety Engineer (GPSSC)

Job DescriptionAt General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.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 RoleAt 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 DoConduct operational safety analysis for manual, supervised, and autonomous driving modesDefine operational safety requirements and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Operations, Software, Hardware, and Legal teams to ensure proper implementation and validationLead or support studies to corroborate safety analysis conclusions with empirical data, document findings, and provide clear conclusions and recommendationsLead operations safety issue management to address emerging issues through thorough investigation and resolutionEnsure evidence for operations safety relevant safety case claims is documented and completePerform regular audits of autonomous vehicle operations processes, such as driver monitoring system alert response and incident responseIdentify 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 actionableYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field5+ years of experience in systems safety, operational safety, field safety or related technical roles3+ years of experience in automated technology development, testing, or deploymentDemonstrated experience with safety hazard analysis and safety risk managementExperience 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 productsStrong understanding of vehicle systems and automotive technologyExceptional written and verbal communication skills, using simple, objective, and concise languageWhat Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Experience in automotive or transportation safetyFamiliarity with operational processes, especially in a scaled, complex environmentAbility to anticipate emerging safety challenges in complex systems and proactively design solutionsEffective in cross-functional collaboration to accomplish objectives, while demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to the needs and priorities of othersCompensation: 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 GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively