Co-Op - Functional Safety R&D - 2027

Vitesco Technologies • Deer Park, TX

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About The Position

Join Schaeffler’s R&D group as a Functional Safety R&D intern, focusing on Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) frameworks for integrity functions. The role applies ISO 26262 functional safety standards across electrical and software engineering domains.

The main project is developing an SEooC framework for integrity functions. The intern will create and manage generic V-cycle documentation for technical safety concepts, define technical safety requirements for electrical and software systems, and write corresponding technical safety test cases. The role also involves developing configurability files for electrical and software requirements in accordance with ISO 26262, including guidelines for Safety Manual integration, and understanding the interaction between security and safety on High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.

Schaeffler describes itself as a global technology company and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. It states that qualified candidates receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and provide proof of enrollment and GPA upon request.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without an employment visa or other sponsorship.
• Fundamental knowledge of basic electronics, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with general systems engineering principles and V-cycle development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) framework for integrity functions.
• Create and manage generic V-cycle documentation for technical safety concepts.
• Define technical safety requirements for electrical and software systems.
• Write corresponding technical safety test cases.
• Develop configurability files for electrical and software requirements according to ISO 26262.
• Develop guidelines for Safety Manual integration.
• Understand security and safety interaction on High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern