LHP Engineering Solutions · 1 month ago
Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Novi, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLHP Engineering Solutions is a global Functional Safety leader committed to creating safe transportation with developing technologies such as Electric Vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The Sr Functional Safety Engineer will lead ISO 26262 functional safety activities for complex automotive EE/HW/SW systems, ensuring that safety goals and ASIL requirements are satisfied while mentoring junior engineers in functional safety best practices.
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Responsibilities
Lead functional safety engineering activities in accordance with ISO 26262 for assigned systems and components
Drive HARA activities and derive safety goals and ASIL assignments for vehicle functions
Own the creation and maintenance of functional safety concepts, technical safety concepts, and safety requirements
Define and maintain safety plans, safety verification and validation strategies, and contribute to the development of the safety case
Lead and review FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and other safety analyses; ensure findings are tracked and resolved with responsible teams
Work closely with systems, hardware, software, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure proper implementation and verification of safety requirements
Guide the integration of functional safety into architecture decisions, design reviews, and change management processes
Act as the primary technical contact for functional safety with internal leadership and external stakeholders (Ex: OEMs, assessors, and suppliers)
Mentor and support junior/mid-level engineers in functional safety methods, standards, and daily work products
Contribute to continuous improvement of functional safety processes, templates, and toolchains
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
Typically 5+ years of experience in automotive or embedded systems, with focus on ISO 26262 functional safety
Demonstrated experience owning or leading ISO 26262 activities (concept phase, system design, hardware and/or software safety)
Strong knowledge of HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and safety verification/validation strategies
In-depth understanding of vehicle E/E architectures, ECUs, microcontrollers, sensors/actuators, and communication networks (Ex:, CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Proven track record coordinating across system, hardware, software, and testing disciplines to implement functional safety requirements
Strong communication skills; able to present complex safety topics and trade-offs to engineering teams, management, and customers
Experience producing or reviewing key ISO 26262 work products (safety plan, safety concept, safety requirements, safety case, etc.)
Preferred
Experience interfacing with OEMs or independent assessors for functional safety assessments and confirmations
Familiarity with ASPICE or similar process frameworks and how they align with ISO 26262
Experience with requirements and safety tools (Ex: JAMA, DOORS, Polarion, Medini, Ansys, etc.)
Knowledge of ISO 21434 and the interaction between functional safety and cybersecurity
Relevant certifications (Ex: TÜVISO 26262 FSCAE or equivalent)
Company
LHP Engineering Solutions
LHP is the thought leader, innovator and solution provider for the next generation of automotive functional safety and security challenges.
501-1000 employees
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David Glass
CEO
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