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Functional Safety Engineer

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to support the safety and reliability of autonomous robotic vehicles. This role involves identifying hazards and risks using Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), supporting the definition of safety requirements, and implementing safety measures throughout the product development lifecycle. The Functional Safety Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into the design, development, verification, and validation of technologies while ensuring alignment with applicable industry standards, internal processes, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance across the organization by ensuring safety is prioritized and integrated into daily operations.
• Contribute to the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.
• Apply a strong understanding of functional safety life cycles and related processes.
• Conduct safety analyses, including:
  • Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are properly allocated throughout the design and development process.
• Review functional safety verification and validation activities, including safety testing and simulation.
• Ensure compliance with internal safety processes and workflows, which are based on relevant functional safety standards and regulatory requirements, including:
  • ISO 25119
  • ISO 13849
  • IEC 61508
• Prepare and maintain functional safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits and assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on functional safety-related matters.
• Stay current with advancements in functional safety, autonomous vehicle technologies, standards, and industry best practices.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.