Staff ADAS System Safety Engineer - ADAS Sensors & Controllers (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 RoleWe are seeking a creative and highly technical Staff Systems Safety Engineer to lead ADAS system safety for ADAS sensors, controllers, and key Software Defined Vehicle hardware such as Ethernet switches and IVI boards. In this role, you will apply deep functional safety expertise and system-level thinking to develop hardware safety cases supporting ADAS features from L1 to L4, helping advance GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. You will provide technical leadership to a team of 7–8 System Safety Engineers, setting direction and ensuring delivery of safety cases and aligned safety deliverables across the VDP process to meet vehicle program deadlines.This position also includes leading safety and technical reviews with PRB members and partners, guiding complex problem-solving, and driving issue resolution across global and GMNA cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings strong project planning, independent judgment, and a deep understanding of hardware design, software implementation, and safety-driven solution development.What You’ll Do Lead a technical team of ADAS System Safety Engineers to develop systems safety analysis, hazard identification, and risk mitigations using both qualitative and quantitative methods for responsible hardwarePerform safety product reviews prior to safety formal review to ensure a quality deliveryCollaborate with product engineering, software engineering, development, verification, and validation teams to ensure safety deliverables on timeGuide development of external suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of safety critical system contentStay abreast of new technology and safety analysis techniquesMentor & develop internal and external organizational partners (including Global teams) on safety critical system and process-specific knowledgeYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering Computer Science, or another related Engineering degree7+ years of engineering experience in functional safety with safety critical systems in Automotive industryAbility to understand complex technical systemsStrong project management skillsAbility to provide technical leadership and mentorship to diverse team membersHands-on experience with hazard analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), software safety analysis, and other safety analysis tools and techniquesExpert and certificate of ISO 26262 or other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178CUnderstanding of standards of ISO 21448 (Safety of the Intended Function)Understanding of emerging standards of ISO 8800 AI/ML (Road vehicles — Safety and artificial intelligence), ISO8926 and ISO5083 etcUnderstanding of fundamentals of Semiconductor and SoC (System on Chip)Experience with Object Sensing technologies (camera, radar, lidar), ADAS controllerExperience working with safety diagnostic monitorsDFSS Black BeltWhat Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another related Engineering degree10+ or more years of engineering experience with systems safety analysis, systems, or active safety features including Human machine interactionsSoftware design, analysis, development, validationKnowledge of Machine learning, simulation methods and data acquisition or Model Based System EngineeringCompany Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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 – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination,