Functional Safety (FuSa) Engineer

Lyte • Bucharest, CA

8h • $150,000 - $260,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Functional Safety (FuSa) Engineer to drive safety across our silicon, hardware, and software for perception systems deployed in safety-critical robotics and automation. You will own safety work products from concept through certification.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years in functional safety for automotive, industrial, or robotics systems
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and/or IEC 61508
• Experience with safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA)
• Ability to derive and manage safety requirements across hardware and software
• Strong systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration

Nice To Haves

• ASIL-D hardware or software development experience
• Semiconductor/SoC safety (safety island, diagnostics, lockstep) experience
• SOTIF (ISO 21448) and/or cybersecurity (ISO 21434) awareness
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (or equivalent)
• Robotics, LiDAR, or autonomous systems background

Responsibilities

• Lead functional safety activities per ISO 26262 (and related standards) across the product lifecycle
• Develop safety concepts, HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, and safety cases
• Define safety requirements and allocate them across silicon, hardware, and software
• Collaborate with design teams to implement safety mechanisms and achieve diagnostic coverage
• Support safety validation, verification, and audits
• Maintain safety work products and documentation for certification
• Interface with assessors and customers on safety compliance

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team

What This Job Offers

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