Woven by Toyota · 6 hours ago
Functional Safety Engineer II
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWoven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s transformation into a mobility company, focusing on human-centric innovation. The Functional Safety Engineer II will ensure the safety and quality of products by defining the Functional Safety lifecycle and collaborating with engineering teams to develop Safety Plans and Technical Safety Concepts.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and govern the Functional Safety lifecycle. Act as the final gatekeeper for Project Safety Plans and lead critical milestone reviews to ensure technical integrity before mass-production releases
Partner directly with engineering teams to co-develop Safety Plans and Technical Safety Concepts, ensuring they are technically robust and compliant from the start
Conduct deep-dive assessments of the autonomy software stack to identify and remediate safety risks throughout the development journey
Support in the development of governance guidelines for AI/ML systems. Bridge the gap between non-deterministic models and rigorous standards like ISO 8800 and UL 4600
Manage the technical quality and deliverables of external safety consultants and Tier-1 partners
Oversee the creation and verification of the Safety Case, ensuring all technical evidence is complete and audit-ready for mass production
Perform independent technical reviews and audits to evaluate project compliance against organizational safety processes
Promote a proactive safety culture through technical mentorship and coaching for software and systems engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science/ Engineering or related technical field
5+ years designing safety-critical systems, specifically within an automotive mass-production context (ADAS or autonomous systems preferred)
Deep, hands-on experience with ISO 26262 (Full lifecycle). Familiarity with SOTIF (ISO 21448) is highly preferred
Deep technical expertise in at least one: Embedded systems, real-time software (RTOS), vehicle control systems, or AI system integration
Proficiency in C/C++ and experience performing technical code reviews and utilizing static analysis tools (e.g., QAC, Polyspace, or Coverity)
Skilled in system modeling using SysML or UML (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or MagicDraw)
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in an automotive mass-production context, including familiarity with ASPICE
Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence design decisions across diverse engineering domains
Preferred
Formal certification as an Automotive Functional Safety Professional/Expert (e.g., AFSP, CFSP, CSFX)
Basic knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) or simulation tools (e.g., CARLA, NVIDIA Drive Sim)
Working knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434
ASPICE Process Expert or Provisional Assessor certification
Japanese language proficiency or experience collaborating with Japanese OEMs/Tier-1 partners
Benefits
Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
A rewarding 401k program
Flexible vacation policy
Family planning and care benefits
Company
Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota improve the vehicle intelligence software and operation and accelerate the Toyota Mobility Concept.
1001-5000 employees
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