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Hardware Safety Engineer

Skills
Advanced Driver-Assistance SystemsAutonomous VehiclesDFAFailure Mode And Effects AnalysisFailure ModesEffectsAnd Diagnostic Analysis
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of work experience as a FuSa engineer or related role focused on safety critical hardware
  • Specific experience with ISO 26262-5 or a related or similar functional safety standards e.g. IEC 61508 IEC 62304 MIL-STD-882E
  • Experience with safety analysis techniques such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA Fault Tree Analysis FTA Failure Mode Effects and Diagnostics Analysis FMEDA and Dependent Failure Analysis DFA
  • Experience calculating and applying various hardware metrics and their derivations ex. PMHF LFM MPFM
  • Knowledge of reviewing and applying supplier Safety Manuals
  • Familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design electrical and electronic systems
  • Experience with robotics or related electro-mechanical areas such as sensor interfaces DC-DC converters motor drivers transceivers embedded microcontrollers and bus protocols such as RS232 SPI I2C CAN Ethernet
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering issues to a diverse team
  • Flexible adaptable mindset open-minded
  • Open to multiple perspectives and embracing multiple opinions

Nice to have

  • Functional Safety Expert Certification
  • Experience with managing requirements
  • Experience with issue tracking
  • Direct experience in autonomous vehicles or ADAS

Day to day

  • Lead the implementation and application of safety-critical hardware standards ensuring adherence to safety requirements throughout the hardware development lifecycle
  • Prepare comprehensive documentation to support regulatory submissions and customer requirements related to hardware safety
  • Develop and refine safety concepts for hardware systems including architectural design safety mechanisms and verification activities to ensure robust safety performance
  • Conduct safety analyses such as FMEA FMEDA and FTA to assess hardware safety metrics reliability and failure modes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop verification and validation plans for safety-critical hardware components
  • Lead or participate in testing activities to ensure safety requirements are met
  • Provide technical guidance training and mentorship to hardware engineers and cross-functional teams on safety engineering principles and best practices for hardware development
  • Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in functional safety standards
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance hardware safety practices within the organization