New Eagle is a trusted engineering partner and supplier for electronic systems and control software across diverse sectors like automotive, transportation, defense, industrial, aviation, military, aerospace, and off-highway. Specializing in mechatronic controls, we assist developers in managing project development, supply chain, costs, and outcomes, streamlining operations using custom software and off-the-shelf hardware control solutions. Our versatile engineering teams excel in creating electronic systems for the evolving electronic vehicle propulsion and autonomy markets, guiding projects from concept to production. 
As a System Safety Engineer, you will be a key contributor in ensuring our hardware and software meet safety and quality requirements. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, including supporting the quality management system and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards.
Location: Global Headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule: M-F, 4-5 days per week in office, flexibility as needed
Key Areas of Responsibility
System Development and Integration:

• Collaborate with Hardware and Software teams to design, develop, and integrate control systems for diverse applications.
• Ensure seamless communication and integration between software and hardware components.

Quality Management System Support:

• Contribute to the implementation and adherence to the quality management system (QMS).
• Perform regular testing and assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Functional Safety Compliance:

• Support efforts to achieve and maintain compliance with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Provide expertise on safety-related systems and contribute to safety analyses.

Requirements Engineering:

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document system requirements.
• Ensure clear traceability of requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks related to system design and implementation.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to enhance system reliability and safety.

Testing and Validation:

• Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality and safety.
• Collaborate with testing teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system specifications, manuals, and safety documentation.
• Generate reports on system performance, safety metrics, and compliance status.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance system development efficiency and quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in system engineering, particularly in software and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and functional safety standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of control systems, automation, and safety-critical applications.

Note: No agency recruiters, please.
About New Eagle
New Eagle specializes in mechatronic control systems — the electronic brains that drive mechanical systems. While some companies ask us to design and build systems and custom applications from start to finish, others rely on us for expert support and advice. Our professional team provides specialized engineering services to overcome mechatronic control challenges, while our Raptor software tools and secure supply chain offerings provide the resources needed to create scalable systems fast using efficient and reliable embedded model-based development.
We are headquartered just minutes from the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. The brand new Ann Arbor campus features a fully-equipped prototype workshop, software lab, distribution center and an open-floorplan office space that fosters a collaborative work environment. Follow us on LinkedIn!