Senior System Safety Engineer - Low Voltage Power Distribution

General Motors

Warren, MI, US
Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Low-voltage power distribution system
Functional safety requirements
Iso 26262
General Motors is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer specializing in low-voltage power distribution to ensure safety from concept through validation in their engineering teams. This hybrid role requires candidates to work on-site at either Warren or Milford, MI at least three times a week, and involves applying safety processes in a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • As a Senior System Safety Engineer, you will support the safety of General Motors’ low-voltage (12V) power distribution system from concept through validation.
  • You will serve as a technical authority for system safety, translating complex hazards into clear, actionable safety requirements aligned with ISO 26262 and internal GM safety policies.
  • You will partner closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to embed safety into system architecture, hardware, software, and validation strategies.

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General Motors is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer specializing in low-voltage power distribution to ensure safety from concept through validation in their engineering teams. This hybrid role requires candidates to work on-site at either Warren or Milford, MI at least three times a week, and involves applying safety processes in a collaborative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • low-voltage power distribution system
  • functional safety requirements
  • ISO 26262
  • hazard analysis and risk assessments
  • system safety processes

Nice-to-have

  • human-centered design process
  • next-generation safety features
  • electrified platforms
  • complexity reduction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in the development of low voltage systems, or electrical and electromechanical systems and components
  • Strong understanding of system verification and validation processes
  • Familiarity with hardware design principles, software interfaces, and failure modes
  • Solid foundation in engineering theory related to power electronics, electromechanical mechanisms, and control systems
  • Knowledge of serial data communication protocols

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