Behavioral Safety Manager

Torc Robotics

. Lead planning and execution of safety-critical initiatives across the autonomous vehicle lifecycle .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $153,200 - $183,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Expertise in leading safety-critical initiatives across the autonomous vehicle lifecycle, with a strong focus on hazard analysis, safety requirements, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO 21448 and ISO 26262. Proven ability to manage program risks and align engineering execution with safety assurance objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Autonomous Systems LeadershipISO 21448 ApplicationHazard Analysis and Risk AssessmentSafety Lifecycle ManagementProgram Risk Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Hazard AnalysisSafety RequirementsVerification and ValidationSafety Case DevelopmentFunctional Safety ConceptsASIL DecompositionFMEA/FMEDASafety PlansTechnical Safety StandardsSafety Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CoordinationExecutive CommunicationTechnical Governance Facilitation

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical PlatformsADASRoboticsAerospaceIndustrial AutomationRegulatory ComplianceOperational Readiness ReviewsSimulation and TestingClosed-Course TestingField Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of safety-critical initiatives across the autonomous vehicle lifecycle
Establish and maintain traceability between hazards, safety requirements, system requirements, verification activities, validation evidence, and release decisions
Coordinate cross-functional safety activities including hazard analysis, safety assessments, safety case development, and operational readiness reviews
Drive integrated verification and validation planning across simulation, test environments, closed-course testing, and field operations
Manage program risks, technical dependencies, and change impacts across systems, software, hardware, perception, localization, controls, and operational teams
Monitor safety and program metrics and identify issues affecting system performance, safety objectives, regulatory compliance, or delivery commitments
Facilitate executive reviews and technical governance forums, providing visibility into program health, residual risk, and safety readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading programs involving autonomous systems, ADAS, robotics, aerospace, industrial automation, or other safety-critical platforms
Demonstrated experience applying ISO 21448 (SOTIF) across the safety lifecycle, including hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA), safety goals, functional and technical safety concepts, and ASIL decomposition
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and related standards such as IEC 61508, UL 4600, or ISO/PAS 8800 is a plus
Familiarity with safety lifecycle artifacts including Item Definitions, HARA, HIRE, FMEA/FMEDA, Safety Requirements, Safety Plans, Safety Cases, and Verification & Validation strategies
Demonstrated ability to align engineering execution with safety assurance objectives while maintaining program delivery commitments
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus competencies typically acquired through 6+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree plus competencies typically acquired through 3+ years of experience OR PhD plus competencies typically acquired through 1+ years of experience