Sr Staff Functional Safety Engineer
- Countries
- USA, Hybrid
- Job Types
- software & tech, operations
- Experience
- expert
- Organization Types
- robotics, startups, transportation & mobility
- Location
- Irvine - Hybrid
- Posted Date
- Company
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
- Salary
- $218.2K – $327.4K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
AI Summary
Job Description
Own hardware functional safety design for zonal ECUs, 48V power distribution, and infotainment platforms. Define technical safety concepts, drive safety requirements and mechanisms, perform FMEDA/FTA/DFA analyses to meet ASIL targets, collaborate cross-functionally and with suppliers, establish V&V test plans, and mentor engineers while setting safety standards across the hardware organization.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
- 10+ years functional safety experience in automotive, industrial, or aerospace (7+ with technical leadership)
- Hands-on ISO 26262:2018 (Parts 5, 11) or IEC 61508 (Parts 1, 2, 3)
- Strong command of FMEDA, FTA, DFA, PMHF, ASIL decomposition, freedom from interference
- Analog and digital circuit analysis including high speed interfaces and network connectivity
- Cross-functional experience across HW, SW, mechanical, manufacturing on multiple programs
- Experience mentoring or leading engineers
Soft Requirements
- 48V systems experience (DC-DC converters, eFuses, battery isolation, power distribution)
- Zonal or centralized E/E architecture experience
- Infotainment, display, or SoC safety experience
- Familiarity with safety tools (Medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, or equivalent)