Functional Safety Engineer (m/f/d)

Autonomous Driving Level 4 made in Germany? Yes, it's possible.

Since 2017, our team from various departments has been working hand in hand to achieve this. The future of mobility cannot be stopped: our mission is to help shape this future.

We are seeking a high-caliber Functional Safety Engineer to serve as the definitive architect of system integrity for our autonomous driving platform. In this role, you will transcend traditional "fail-safe" methodologies to design and implement the fail-operational architectures required for Level 4 and Level 5 autonomy.

Tasks

• Safety Lifecycle Management: Directing the ISO 26262 process from concept to production, ensuring every phase of development meets functional safety requirements

• HARA & ASIL Rating: Performing Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments to identify potential vehicle-level failures and assigning the appropriate Safety Integrity Levels (usually ASIL D)

• Fail-Operational Architecture: Designing redundant systems for steering, braking, accelerating and compute to ensure the vehicle can safely reach a Minimal Risk Condition if a primary component fails

• Safety Requirements Engineering: Translating high-level safety goals into technical specifications for hardware and software teams to implement

• Predictive Analysis (FTA/FMEA): Conducting Fault Tree Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to proactively identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities

• Verification & Validation (V&V): Supporting the definition the testing strategy for all relevant testing levels to prove that for our level four driving system operate saferly

• Safety Case Development: Compiling the formal evidence and documentation required to certify that the autonomous system is safe for public road deployment

Requirements

• Completed studies in the field of computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a comparable field of study

• At least 5 years of experience in the field of functional safety, preferably in automotive or autonomous systems

• Previous work in automotive product development and experience with hardware/software architectures, integration and testing

• Strong understanding of ISO 26262, especially in the context of ASIL D systems

• Confident use of the tool for safety analysis, requirements management, architecture modelling and GIT

• Attention to quality, reliability and safety

• Business fluent English, German an advantage

• High level of communication and teamwork skills as the role requires interaction with cross functional teams

Benefits

• Flexible working hours – with room for the realities of life (parenthood, caregiving responsibilities, voluntary work, etc.)

• Genuine team spirit: working in teams that drive change forward – no matter how complex and extensive the projects are

• Dog-friendly office – your four-legged colleague is very welcome

• Excellent transport links: attractive location in Wedding with very good public transport connections

• Social relevance: We work on solutions that have game-changing qualities

• Subsidy for public transport tickets

• Your professional development is important to us – that's why we cover the costs of further education and training

• Focus on people: Our strength lies in our diversity. We respect each other for who we are

• Whether it's fashion, beauty, travel or culture – you'll receive numerous discounts through our partner Corporate Benefits

Environmentally friendly and forward-looking – that's how we operate. Become part of it and apply to MOTOR Ai to take autonomous driving to the next level.

In our new premises, we place great importance on getting to know each other and working together to advance our vision. Our international team is growing and working together on this exciting mission. Personal collaboration is the key to success, which is why we have decided not to become a fully remote company.

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