Sr. Specialist, Functional Safety FuSa

The Functional Safety (FuSa) Lead is responsible for defining, developing, and governing safety strategies across High Voltage Energy and Drive. This position is responsible for the creation and maintenance of safety plans and tracking the progress of safety cases across the safety lifecycle from the concept phase to release for production.  This senior specialist role provides deep functional safety expertise, ensuring robust and compliant safety solutions aligned with industry standards and program objectives.  

The successful candidate will own end-to-end safety case development for the assigned Energy and Drive scope, translate high-level safety objectives into structured engineering requirements, and advise cross-functional teams on complex system safety matters.  

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• →Partner with Functional Safety teams to align Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), Safety Goals, across high voltage Energy and Drive.  Experience in ADAS, SOTIF strategies and automated driving features is beneficial. 
• →Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of Technical Safety Concepts and Technical Safety Requirements, ensuring appropriate allocation across system components, including sensors, ECUs, software, actuators, networks, and operational assets.   
• →Define safety concepts and requirements and support EE and Software architecture design and integration at system-level and at component-level. 
• →Collaborate with stakeholders through System “V” development from concept to launch with design reviews and CFT including R&D engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.   
• →Perform, support, and review impact analyses, HARA, FTA, DFA, DFMEA, and other safety analyses.   
• →Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop component and system design, functional, End of Line specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems. 
• →Support analytical development using model-based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL   
• →Champion of first principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for issue resolution.  
• →Develop, maintain, and improve Functional Safety practices, design standards, test procedures, and technical specifications; apply in-depth knowledge to adapt methods for complex safety issues and guide consistent application across the assigned scope.  
• →Champion a strong safety culture across teams and disciplines. 
• →Translate high-level safety objectives into structured safety arguments (e.g., GSN), including clear claims, sub-claims, and traceable evidence.   
• →Serve as a subject-matter expert for assigned safety case topics in design reviews, program milestones, release gates, and change-control processes; frequently advise stakeholders on complex safety matters and provide decision-ready recommendations.  
• →Contribute technical expertise to scalable Safety Management System (SMS) methods, metrics, and review mechanisms, recommending improvements based on lessons learned and program needs.   
• →Network with key contacts across Engineering, Software, EE, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners; communicate complex safety conclusions and guide cross-functional resolution while escalating material program risks with clear recommendations.
• →Exercise judgment in selecting, evaluating, and adapting functional safety methods and evaluation criteria to resolve complex, multi-variable safety issues within the assigned Energy and Drive scope.

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.