Safety Engineer Expert – Machine Learning - ISO 26262
Montréal, CANADA
Job description
Company Description
CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and autonomous driving industries.
Joining CS Group Canada means taking part in complex, high-tech projects for some of the most prestigious system manufacturers in North America, while benefiting from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
Job Description
As a Safety Expert for Machine Learning , you will address one of the most challenging questions in the field: ensuring the safety and reliability of non-deterministic, ML-based ADAS components .
Your responsibilities will include:
· Researching, defining, and pioneering best practices and standards for the verification and validation of ML systems , where traditional safety methods may not apply,
· Applying STPA (System-Theoretic Process Analysis) and related system-safety techniques to identify unsafe control actions and derive ML-specific safety requirements,
· Collaborating closely with World Understanding and Behavior teams to define processes for data quality, model robustness, and Operational Design Domain (ODD) ,
· Developing and formalizing novel safety arguments and evidence to support production-ready deployment of AI-based ADAS features,
· Acting as a thought leader, helping shape the integration of machine learning into safety-critical automotive systems.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, AI/ML Engineering, or a related discipline,
· Strong expertise in functional safety and AI/ML safety challenges , ideally in the context of automotive ADAS and autonomous systems,
· Advanced studies (PhD) in AI safety, ML validation, or related research areas are considered a strong asset.
· Solid understanding of machine learning model development, validation, and testing, and life-cycle data management,
· Practical experience applying STPA, FMEA, or similar system-theoretic hazard analyses to automotive or aerospace systems.
· Knowledge of emerging standards and guidelines for ML safety (e.g., ISO 21448 – SOTIF, ISO 8800, UL 4600),
· Ability to bridge the gap between research and practical engineering implementation,
· Collaborative mindset, able to work across data, perception, and system safety teams.
Additional Information
Please note that only selected candidates and Permanent Residents/Canadian Citizens will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
CS Group Canada values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities to apply.
Benefits:
· Hybrid Work
· Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
· Access to a telemedicine service
· RRSP program
· Personal and sick days
· Recreation room with pool table and foosball table
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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