Functional Safety Engineer (m/w/d)

MOTOR Ai is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup transforming the way autonomous driving works.
We're not just building smarter vehicles — we’re developing one of the first certifiable Level 4 autonomy systems in Europe, grounded in cognitive neuroscience and capable of navigating real-world, complex traffic scenarios.

Our technology doesn’t just recognize — it reasons. That means safer, faster, and more adaptable autonomy — especially in environments where traditional AI struggles.

Join our diverse and fast-growing team of engineers, scientists, and visionaries as we shape the future of mobility. At MOTOR Ai, your work will have real impact and your ideas will help drive autonomous driving into the next era.

• Perform Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) for Level 4 autonomous driving systems, including HAZOP-based analysis and ODD-specific scenario evaluation.
• Contribute to the development of the Functional Safety Concept (FSC) and Technical Safety Concept (TSC) in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Support requirements engineering and system architecture design using IBM DOORS and IBM Rhapsody, ensuring traceability and completeness of functional and technical safety requirements.
• Assist software teams in achieving compliance with ISO 26262 Part 6 for ASIL D software components, including verification and validation activities.
• Support or lead the qualification of software tools according to ISO 26262 Part 8.

• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in functional safety, preferably in automotive or autonomous systems.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262, especially in the context of ASIL D systems.
• Proficiency in requirements engineering and system modelling tools such as IBM DOORS and IBM Rhapsody.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ASPICE and its integration into safety-critical development workflows.
• Familiarity with ISO/PAS 8800 for safety in AI-based systems.
• Knowledge of ISO FDIS 34502 and its application in automated driving.

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours – with room for life’s realities (parenting, care responsibilities, volunteering, etc.)
• Dog-friendly office – yes, your furry co-worker is welcome
• Work from our office in Berlin’s vibrant Wedding district
• Cutting-edge tech & real-world impact – shape the future of autonomous driving with purpose-driven work
• Collaborative, diverse, and supportive culture – where your ideas matter and your voice is heard
• Room to grow – both professionally and personally, in a team committed to bold innovation and lifelong learning

If you’re excited to build real-world solutions in the pioneering field of autonomous driving — and want to work in a team that values ownership, diversity, and purpose — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of safe, explainable mobility.