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Ethernovia · 3 months ago

Principal Functional Safety Engineer - Semiconductor (Automotive: ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $270K/yr

8+ years exp

Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in-vehicle networks into an end-to-end Ethernet system. They are seeking a Principal Functional Safety Engineer to lead automotive IC products in achieving ISO 26262 functional safety compliance at ASIL D, while managing safety projects and ensuring compliance throughout the IC lifecycle.

Autonomous VehiclesInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Network HardwareSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D)

Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, Safety Manuals, and Safety Cases

Implement System Element out of context (SEooC), Assumption of Use (AoU) apprach and derive safety goals with ASIL decomposition strategies

Drive technical safety architecture definition for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs, including design and verification of safety mechanisms (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors)

Perform and lead FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA analyses ensuring ASIL metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) are satisfied

Independently conduct Functional Safety Audits, Confirmation Measures, Assessments, and Reviews

Collaborate with internal design, verification, and software teams to ensure freedom from interference and safe partitioning of ASIL vs. QM functions

Partner with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and external assessors to address safety issues, support audits, and resolve concerns

Perform HW evaluation on non-compliance Ips (internal and external based)

Support ASPICE Level 3 process development, ensuring alignment of FuSa with broader quality and process frameworks

Mentor junior functional safety engineers and help shape best practices across the organization

Qualification

ISO 26262ASIL D certificationASPICE Level 3FMEAFMEDAFTASafety mechanism designRequirements management toolsAttention to detailsCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Eng., or related discipline

8+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs

Proven record of leading functional safety projects independently through ASIL D certification

Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards

Past involvement in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development

Deep hands-on experience with: FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA, Fault injection testing and safety metrics analysis, Safety mechanism design and verification

Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and safety analysis tools

Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with OEMs, Tier 1s, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams

Preferred

Background in digital/analog/mixed-signal SoC design

HW/SW tool evaluation and classification

Sound knowledge and background in ASPICE (up to level 3) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434)

Strong experience in external audits and assessor engagement (e.g., TÜV, Exida and UL)

Good understanding of Automotive relevant standards and tools i.e., IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, PPAP, APQP and five core Automotive tools

Benefits

Pre IPO stock options

Competitive base salary

Flexible hours

Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees

Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life balance

Paid parental leave to support you and your family

Company

Ethernovia

Ethernovia is a developer of an Ethernet system that provides the next evolution in vehicle communication.

Founded in 2018

San Jose, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.ethernovia.com

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