Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 9 hours ago
Functional Safety Engineer, Software
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$107K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The Functional Safety Engineer - Software will perform functional safety analysis, develop software safety requirements, and collaborate with various teams to ensure the delivery of safety software across multiple programs.
SoftwareAutomotiveInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Contribute to creation of technical safety requirements
Derive software safety requirements for the application software and/or platform software
Support implementation of software safety requirements at the application software layer and/or platform software
Support/derive safety analysis using FTA, SW-FMEA
Lead the development of SW architecture for safety, including ASIL decomposition, freedom-from-interference analysis, dependent failure analysis
Derive safety measures (e.g. Plausibility check, Memory protection) in application software and/or platform software
Support HSI (Hardware-Software Interface) development between software and internal/external developed hardware
Develop test procedures and support testing of the software safety requirements end to end
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience developing safety software within the automotive or equivalent industries (e.g. aerospace)
Experience with ISO 26262, with emphasis on ISO 26262 Parts 4, 6, 8 and Part 9
Experience in system engineering practices such as requirements authoring, architecture development, failure analysis and test development
Familiarity in developing automotive software with a focus on safety
Experience with embedded systems
Experience with C programming and/or model-based design using Simulink is a plus
Understanding and/or curiosity with infotainment functions such as display diagnostics, Qualcomm or equivalent CPU architecture and user notifications is a plus
Experience with suspension systems such as active/passive damping is a plus
Experience with body systems such as frunk closure, cabin closure is a plus
Understanding and/or curiosity with requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA, Doors, etc.), issue tracking tools (Jira etc.), SW version control tools (e.g. Git, Bitbucket, SVN, etc.)
Familiarity with agile software development process
Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity
Experience working within a cross-functional team
Proven experience working on multiple projects
Strong team player; drive to exceed expectations and meet deadlines
Degree education in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
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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