Sr. Functional Safety Engineer

3 weeks ago


Palo Alto, United States Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Full time

Join to apply for the Sr. Functional Safety Engineer role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Sr. Functional Safety Engineer role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. Role Summary Join a motivating team of experts developing Electric Vehicle technology through innovative zonal architecture development. As a key contributor, you'll play a vital role in designing and implementing Electronic Control Units (ECUs) that balance safety & performance. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the development of robust, fail-safe hardware systems that set new industry standards for reliability and performance. Responsibilities Design and implement technical safety requirements at the hardware level. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and hardware design engineers to implement hardware safety requirements. Utilize various functional safety analysis methods (FTA, FMEDA) supporting hardware architectural design. Apply expertise in functional safety to derive Safety requirements, technical safety concepts, FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and PMHF to meet safety standards. Support the Reliability organization in deriving FIT rates for hardware components. Develop verification and validation methods to support testing of hardware safety requirements. Write test procedures and support testing of hardware sub-systems. Document all relevant safety requirements, analysis, architecture implementation, verification, and validation events for each sub-system. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 3-5 years of relevant experience with functional safety design in automotive, industrial, or aerospace sectors. Experience with ISO 26262:2018 Part 5 & 11 or IEC 61508 standards. Proficiency in advanced electronics design and electrical circuit analysis. Use of failure analysis tools including FTA and FMEDA. Experience working within cross-functional teams involving hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering. Knowledge of advanced electrical systems and tools to meet safety requirements. Ability to drive safety design processes to meet regulatory standards. Additional Information Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Northern California Based Applicants: $146,900 - $194,610 (actual compensation depends on experience, location, and other factors). Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective from day one, with most premiums covered by Rivian. Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We ensure our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. For accommodations, contact candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. We may collect and process your personal data in accordance with our privacy policies, including sharing with affiliates and service providers, and transferring internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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