Functional Safety Engineer – Automotive Systems (ISO 26262)

About the role

Lead Functional Safety activities per ISO 26262 and SOTIF, review HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety validation plans, define and assess safety architecture and requirements, drive safety processes, tools, readiness, and metrics, collaborate with software, hardware, validation teams, and suppliers, support safety assessments, DIAs, validation, and technical decisions, work cross-functionally in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Functional Safety activities per ISO 26262 and SOTIF
• Review HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety validation plans
• Define and assess safety architecture and requirements
• Drive safety processes, tools, readiness, and metrics
• Collaborate with software, hardware, validation teams, and suppliers
• Support safety assessments, DIAs, validation, and technical decisions
• Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced automotive environment

Requirements

• 8+ years in Functional Safety within automotive systems
• Strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF
• Experience with HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety work products
• Background in OEM or Tier 1 environments
• Experience with supplier safety reviews and safety responsibility sharing
• Hands-on experience with Medini, APIS IQ, and Jama
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile, Automotive SPICE, and CMMI
• Background in embedded software/hardware development and ADAS/autonomous driving safety systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Professional certification in Functional Safety (e.g., ASAM FSE)

Skills

• Expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF
• Experience with safety analysis, safety architecture, and safety validation
• Hands-on experience with Medini, APIS IQ, and Jama
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible work schedule
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work model

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid work model

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