RemotevilleRemote Hardware Safety Engineer Job in United States Forterra
Hardware Safety Engineer Forterra
$120000 - $200000
Advanced Driver-Assistance SystemsAutonomous VehiclesDFAFailure Mode And Effects AnalysisFailure Modes Effects And Diagnostic AnalysisFault Tree AnalysisMicrocontrollersSafety AnalysisService Provider InterfaceTransceivers
Mid-level (3-4 years) - Senior (5-8 years)
United States
Groundbreaking, Ground-Based Autonomy
305+ employees
Forterra (Formerly RRAI) is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The company is among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is a go-to provider of autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense which harnesses autonomy for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirables
- Functional Safety Expert Certification
- Experience with managing requirements
- Experience with issue tracking
- Direct experience in autonomous vehicles or ADAS
What the job involves
- 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
Company
Company mission
Forterra (Formerly RRAI) is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The company is among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is a go-to provider of autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses autonomy for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.Company benefits
- Premium Healthcare Benefits
- Three plan options
- HSA-eligible plan
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Legal & ID protection plans
- Additional life insurance available
- Generous holiday calendar
- Competitive paid time off
- Fully paid parental leave minimum 7 weeks
- Annual tuition reimbursement
- Professional development stipend
- Fully stocked beverage refrigerators
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Company match 4%
Company values
- Forterra (Formerly RRAI) is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The company is among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is a go-to provider of autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses autonomy for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.