Monarch Tractor

About Monarch:

Monarch Tractor, the world’s first fully electric, driver optional, smart tractor, enhances farmer’s existing operations, alleviating labor shortages, and maximizing yields. Monarch is committed to elevating farming practices to enable clean, efficient, and economically viable solutions for today’s farmers and the generations of farmers to come. With cutting-edge technology, global reach, and an experience team, Monarch is delivering meaningful change for the future of farming.

At Monarch, we are working with farmers around the world to reduce carbon emissions one tractor at a time. Our team is passionate about making a positive environmental impact in the untapped market of Agtech through innovation and emerging technology. The global implementation of our digital platforms will elevate green energy solutions that will power the future of farm ecosystems and kickstart the next generation of sustainable farming. 

If you are interested in reducing carbon emissions, creating profitable autonomous solutions, and bringing awareness to how our food is grown, Monarch is the right place for you! Our team of engineers, farmers and industry experts will provide you with the creative space to enhance your skillset and grow your career. We are always looking for people with a collaborative spirit to help us accelerate the compassionate mission we share to improve clean farming.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a skilled Functional Safety Engineer to become an integral part of our team, contributing to the dynamic field of AgTech. Join a group of highly proficient engineers who are dedicated to creating exceptionally robust and dependable systems for revolutionary farm equipment. By tackling some of the most complex challenges, you will play a pivotal role in transforming farming practices and revolutionizing food production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform functional safety analyses and execute related tasks for vehicles
• Perform vehicle and system level hardware and software analysis to identify potential safety impacts
• Develop safety requirements, and support other activities in accordance with a functional safety engineering process and specific activities related to features via hazard analysis, safety plans, safety cases, and other ISO 25119 work products
• Assist in development of the vehicle features, including semi and fully automated driver assistance systems and enablers
• Interface with other vehicle teams and suppliers
• Perform, support and/or manage the execution of system safety tasks
• Safety concept and safety program plan to safety requirements and traceability
• Support validation and verification team in DVP development and execution of Safety Case development
• Participate in design discussions to ensure that the safety requirements are implemented and adequate
• Support design activities, DFMEA - support both in house and supplier lead development
• Support product development as member of cross functional team
• Review supplier functional safety deliverables to assure requirements are supported
• Participate in or lead safety reviews of functional safety process work products
• Coach engineering teams on functional safety process
• Actively participate in functional safety workgroups, as assigned, to support development or improvement in processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Materials /Chemical/ Civil/ Aerospace/Computer) from an accredited university
• A minimum of 2 years of functional safety engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply the V-model development process
• Demonstrated competency in Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated competency in Functional Safety and System Safety
• Trained in both DVP&R and DFMEA creation and execution
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have the desire to learn new processes and technologies

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Trained/certified in ISO 25119, ISO 13849, and/or ISO 26262
• Master’s degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Understanding of ISO 18497 or 21448, and/or Safety of the Intended Function (SOTIF)

What do we offer?

• Competitive Salary + Equity
• Catered Lunch / Snacks at HQ
• Electronics Allowance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Insurance Benefits

This is not a remote position.

The ideal candidate is excited about working in-person with peers in Livermore. We bounce ideas off of each other and strive to achieve maximum collaboration. We want someone who’s excited to be part of the collaborative culture and contribute to that energy.

Diversity

Monarch Tractor is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Monarch Tractor policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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