The Role
Our BrightDrop System Safety team is currently seeking a Safety Integration Engineer to be the primary point of contact for product safety integration and verification/validation discussions and decisions for multiple stand-alone and integrated first and last mile non-vehicle delivery products and devices, including our Trace electric carts and loading systems. The position is responsible for ensuring that the development of our products is safe for the end-user in support of all program phases, from testing through development to production. This position requires providing consistent and timely execution of our evolving System Safety processes. We are looking for innovative, highly energetic, technically inclined people who have strong attention to detail and enjoy hands-on interactions with internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who can work with high-performing, dynamic teams in an agile development environment, as well as people who are interested in cultivating and improving product safety policies, processes and testing.
Key Responsibilities
Support definition of the validation and verification plan for safety requirements that evaluates all safety aspects as part of end-to-end product implementation
Drive development and communication of safety test cases based on safety requirements
Support review of validation and verification results to ensure adherence to safety requirements
Review all safety documentation provided for product development and certify completeness in accordance with established safety processes
Establish overall product safety usage criteria for testing, development, and production phases
Develop processes, procedures, and training as part of risk mitigation for safe product operation
Ensure user adherence to product usage safety processes and policies based on product phase
Adapt product safety usage process and evaluation to meet product-specific demands
Partner closely with the cross-functional teams to address non-compliance with safety requirements and support development and review of mitigation meet development and production timing
Identify and resolve timing and resource gaps between product team and safety needs
Travel as needed (10-20% max)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, computer, aerospace, industrial) or another related engineering degree
3+ years of proven post-graduation engineering experience and execution of responsibilities related to areas such as product safety, integration and/or validation
Ability to understand multiple end-to-end product safety aspects, including functional and physical safety; operational scenarios; and human-machine interactions
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams
Ability to simultaneously balance/support numerous projects with competing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
5+ years of engineering experience performing integration activities for safety-related systems in non-automotive industries (e.g., consumer electronics, military, medical, aviation, transportation, delivery / logistics)
Previous proven engineering experience in areas such as:
Control system hardware/software
Use of embedded controllers
Propulsion, power, battery, charging and/or thermal systems
Software design/development
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with unprecedented, highly innovative product solutions, where ambiguity and iteration are commonplace
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal savvy to facilitate effective collaboration between organizations
Experience with product- and system-level integration and testing
Experience with consumer product safety and related standards
Experience with providing onsite customer service for product operation and safety concerns
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits:
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.
#LI-Hybrid
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 UsWe aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards 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.
Diversity InformationGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementsThe policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.