Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Functional Safety Engineer, Battery
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $169K/yr
1+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of automotive technology. As a Senior Functional Safety Engineer, you will ensure the safety of high voltage systems by applying ISO 26262 standards, working closely with cross-functional teams to define vehicle features and develop safety goals.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Contribute to the Rivian vehicle’s feature requirements and provide functional safety guidance on feature definition
Perform vehicle level HARA and generate safety goals as well as perform DFMEA and FTA analysis
Capture requirements within the Rivian requirements tool and maintain the traceability and quality
Development of test case specifications for safety requirements
Supporting bench/HIL tests and system/vehicle validation of functional safety requirements
Represent the functional safety team working alongside the engineering departments to provide technical consult, guidance and approval as part of internal and external development activities
Work with the vehicle and system architecture teams to derive functional safety requirements and technical safety requirements from derived safety goals
Provide independent peer review and approval of functional safety activities including technical review and resolution
Provide a single point of contact for specific departments to ensure compliance throughout the functional safety lifecycle
Collaboration with the engineers working at the system, hardware and software development level and assisting them to achieve functional safety objectives
Performing other duties as necessary for completion of functional safety developments and achievement of departmental goals
Qualification
Required
Degree education in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical (or similar)
1-5 years of experience within the automotive industry (or equivalent), ideally OEM or Tier 1 working within functional safety
Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity
Experience working within a cross-functional team
Proven knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience applying within an OEM or Tier 1
Good working knowledge of energy system functionality and electro/mechanical control strategy
Ability to report to senior management and report accurate information in a clear and concise manner
Preferred
Familiarity with BMS/ cell/ pack algorithms preferred
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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