Senior Autonomy Development Engineer - Sotif

Caterpillar of Australia

Mossville, IL, USA
Base: $112,710.00 - $183,140.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Sotif activities for ai-enabled systems
Iso 6135 (emm equivalent of iso 21448)
Operational design domains (odds)
Lead the definition and execution of SOTIF activities for AI-enabled, autonomous, and safety-related control systems across development and operation phases

Job Summary

  • Lead the definition and execution of SOTIF activities for AI-enabled, autonomous, and safety-related control systems across development and operation phases.
  • Develop and maintain the SOTIF lifecycle aligned with ISO 6135 (EMM equivalent of ISO 21448) and integrated with functional safety, systems engineering, and AI safety activities.
  • Develop quantitative and qualitative safety metrics, including scenario coverage, criticality, discovery rates, and residual risk arguments.

Matching Summary

Lead the definition and execution of SOTIF activities for AI-enabled, autonomous, and safety-related control systems across development and operation phases.

Salary

Base: $112,710.00 - $183,140.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off plan, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts, Career Development, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SOTIF activities for AI-enabled systems
  • ISO 6135 (EMM equivalent of ISO 21448)
  • Operational Design Domains (ODDs)
  • scenario-based safety analysis
  • C++ programming
  • real-time systems and embedded programming
  • version control tools like Git

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML systems expertise
  • simulation, statistical testing, shadow mode
  • data-driven analysis
  • in-field monitoring
  • AI safety activities
  • international safety standards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Deep expertise in Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF)
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance standards for safety including ISO21448, ISO26262, ISO19014, PAS8800
  • Experience with AI/ML systems
  • Proven experience with safety analysis methods and evidence-based assurance

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