CareerPlan

2027 Summer Intern - Research and Development - System Safety

Warren, Michigan, United States of AmericaInternship2026-10-12 → 2026-11-09
HybridNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Conduct research and development of system safety analyses and safety cases for complex products and safety-critical systems, integrating evidence across engineering, AI/ML, and functional safety domains.

Role type

Research and Development System Safety Intern

Builds

Safety cases, safety arguments, and evidence strategies for regulatory and internal audits

Domain

Automotive / System Safety / Functional Safety

Required skills

System safety analysis, Safety case development, Functional safety concepts (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/PAS 8800), Evidence sufficiency evaluation, Requirements decomposition, Technical writing, Systems engineering knowledge

Preferred skills

AI/ML safety validation, Probabilistic safety arguments, Goal Structuring Notation (GSN), Requirements traceability, Regulatory engagement

Technologies

ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/PAS 8800, UL 4600, GSN

Responsibilities

Conduct research on system safety and safety assurance methodologies, Evaluate safety arguments and evidence strategies, Author and present safety-case materials for audits and reviews, Integrate evidence from multiple disciplines (AI/ML, cybersecurity, validation), Perform impact analyses on safety claims, Surface safety gaps and drive resolution, Align safety claims with industry standards

Seniority

Intern