Safety Engineering Lead (f/m/d)

ABOUT FUTURAIL

Futurail is a deeptech startup building the autonomy stack for self-driving trains. Our mission is to make rail the most attractive form of transport, by enabling frequent, reliable, low-carbon services powered by autonomous technology.

With our AI-based software stack, we help rail operators and manufacturers run safer and more efficient services, starting in depots and on branch lines, and expanding to mainline operations. Founded by experts in autonomous systems, we're rethinking how millions of people and goods move every day.

We’re backed by leading European investors and already working with mobility players across Europe and the US. As we enter our next phase of growth, this is your opportunity to join a high-trust, high-talent team that’s reshaping rail.

OUR VALUES

• Bias for Action : We move with purpose and speed.
• One Team : We break down silos to move as one.
• Radical Simplicity : We solve hard problems with the simplest solution that scales.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As our Safety Engineering Lead based in our Munich, Lyon, or Strasbourg office, you will be responsible for developing the safety case for our autonomous train technology, including safe obstacle detection, localization, and control. With no existing commercial rail-certified GoA4 systems in the market, you must tackle this challenge with a highly creative and forward-thinking mindset. This role requires you to revisit the core principles of safety, extract valuable insights from other industries, and seamlessly integrate them while navigating the unique constraints of the rail environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct standard safety steps of Risk Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, potentially with the help of external consultants.
• Elaborate a safety argumentation for an autonomy system running on an embedded platform using classical and later AI algorithms.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to ensure that all failure modes are handled properly and that our software and hardware architecture meet our safety goals.
• Implement processes, methods, and tools needed to develop SIL software.
• Write a railway safety case that will be accepted by Independent Safety Assessors and approval bodies like ERA, EPSF, EBA, and others.
• Promote a safety culture to all parts of our company.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years of proven work experience with safety.

• Successful completion of the homologation process of a software-heavy commercial product.

• Strong experience in either:

  • Perception algorithms and sensors such as LiDAR, camera, and radar, along with knowledge of computer specifications.
  • Railway safety certification, especially related to CENELEC 50716, 50126, 50128, 50129 norms.

• An analytic and structured working mode and good communication skills to explain our safety argumentation to internal engineers and external assessors.

• Fluent in English and at least one of French or German.

Openness to learn, pragmatism, ambition, and fun to work with.

WHY FUTURAIL

• Work on a meaningful project dedicated to revolutionizing mobility with a focus on long-term environmental impact.
• Be part of an international and highly skilled team where decisions are made quickly, your voice matters and your impact is visible.
• A salary package that includes VSOP for full-time employees, sharing the success of the company.
• We are committed to your growth. We provide structured feedback and clear progression paths to support your personal and professional development.
• Office in Werk1 - the most start-up friendly space in Munich.

OUR BENEFITS

• 30 Days of Vacation: Plenty of time to explore and recharge.
• Work from Anywhere: The flexibility to work from any location for up to 15 days per year.
• Deutschland-Ticket: A subsidized pass for sustainable travel across Germany.
• EGYM Wellpass: Subsidized access to a wide network of sports and wellness facilities.
• Team Events: Regular, inspiring, and fun gatherings that strengthen our team.

Join us as Safety Engineering Lead on our journey, and contribute to sustainable transportation for the future. If you are interested, please submit your application through this. We look forward to hearing from you!