Senior Safety Engineer

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Gatik. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range $175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from GatikGatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.About the roleWe're seeking a Safety Engineer to lead safety performance evaluations and data-driven assessments for our autonomous trucking systems. You'll define and monitor Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and KPIs, ensure alignment with Gatik's safety case, and drive continuous safety improvements from vehicle to fleet-level deployment.This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View, CA or Fort Worth, TX office!What you'll doAssess safety performance using real-world and simulated dataLead post-deployment safety analyses and risk mitigation strategiesDefine and track SPIs/KPIs to ensure alignment with safety goalsAnalyze fleet-wide safety trends, support safety dashboards, and enable real-time monitoringLeverage predictive analytics to forecast and prevent safety issuesEvaluate vehicle and fleet deployments for safe integration into operationsPartner with engineering, product, and ops teams to embed safety in development and deploymentMaintain and evolve the safety case to meet internal and external standardsSupport regulatory engagement and prepare safety documentation for audits and approvalsDrive a safety-first culture through risk assessments, hazard analyses, and feedback loopsWhat we're looking forMaster's in Safety, Mechanical, Automotive, Systems Engineering, or related (PhD a plus)3–5+ years in safety engineering within autonomous systems, transportation, or related fieldsExperience with SPIs, KPIs, and managing both predictive and historical safety metricsStrong skills in safety performance evaluation, failure mode analysis, and event predictionFamiliarity with safety standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 26262, UL4600, SAE J3016)Experience with SMS design and implementation, data analysis, and fleet monitoring toolsExcellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skillsBonus PointsExperience in autonomous vehicle development, especially truckingFamiliarity with ML for safety-critical applicationsKnowledge of vehicle dynamics, sensors, and regulatory frameworksMore about GatikFounded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Engineering and ResearchIndustries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Software DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gatik by 2xInferred from the description for this job Medical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Get notified about new Safety Engineer jobs in San Francisco Bay Area .San Jose, CA $86,000.00-$130,000.00 4 weeks agoField Safety Specialist (Utility Forester) Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental) Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist San Francisco Bay Area $90,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month agoSenior Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Engineer Field Safety Specialist (Utility Forester) Environmental Health Safety Specialist-Lab Safety Pleasanton, CA $95,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week agoAir Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Compliance Specialist) Environmental Health & Safety Officer (EHS Officer) San Francisco Bay Area $35.00-$45.00 2 weeks agoSafety Officer - heavy civil / pipelines Stockton, CA $76,300.00-$113,600.00 1 week agoEnvironmental Health and Safety Engineer Stockton, CA $140,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks agoEnvironmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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