Principal Safety Architect – Scania/ Traton

Your Challenge

In this position, you will lead both strategic and operational aspects of safety for autonomous vehicles. You will manage safety cases, documentation, and compliance efforts with international standards such as ISO 26262 and SOTIF. Your daily work will include performing risk analyses, internal audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and product managers. The role requires frequent interaction with stakeholders in Munchen and the Chicago, contributing to a highly globalized way of working. 

The Team and Workplace

You will be joining a dedicated and tight Onroad Safety team, currently consisting of 6–7 members, all experts in the autonomous domain. The atmosphere is dynamic and collaborative, and the team works closely with colleagues in Munich and Chicago to drive safety innovation together.

The position is preferably based in Södertälje, with flexibility for hybrid work (minimum two days per week in the office). You may also be based in Chicago or Munchen.

About You

We are looking for someone with a solid background in functional safety and a strong interest in autonomous technology. You have deep knowledge in ISO 26262 and SOTIF, and you feel confident navigating complex safety challenges in an international context. You probably have a technical university degree and several years of hands-on safety engineering experience.

To succeed in this role, you need to be structured, proactive, and communicative. You have an analytical mindset, easily see critical details, and are used to taking responsibility for both strategy and execution. Collaborating across borders comes naturally to you, and you enjoy contributing to ambitious goals as part of a global team.

Fluency in English is a must, and a driver’s license is preferred. Previous experience working with autonomous systems and AI-based safety concepts is a plus.