Researcher Safety Assessment AD vehicles

Main responsibilities 

We are looking for a researcher with several years of experience to study and assess the safety of assisted and automated vehicles. This role will focus on several key areas:

• Safety Case: Identifying and evaluating hazards and risks in assisted and automated driving, including conducting assessments like HARA, FTA, FMEA, and STPA, to ensure safety by design
• Safety Testing: Designing and carrying out tests that meet regulatory standards, Euro NCAP criteria, and specific manufacturer requirements.
• Safety Assessment: Analyzing test data and in-service monitoring results to evaluate real-world safety
• Safety Assurance: Supporting the full safety assurance process for these vehicles, covering design, assessment, and operational safety of assisted and automated systems
  

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A master’s degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or electronics engineering, data science, applied mathematics, or a related field relevant to safety assessment
• Several years of experience in safety assessments, ideally within an automotive context or similar fields (e.g., rail, aviation). Experience with safety cases and/or HARA is preferred
• A strong commitment to staying current in the field, with an eagerness to engage with the latest research and literature
• Clear communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and convey complex ideas
• Strong writing and presentation skills in English, allowing for paper authorship and conference presentations. Proficiency in Dutch is preferred, along with a willingness to learn it in the short term
• An ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating closely with both internal and external partners