Principal Functional Safety Engineer - Semiconductor (Automotive: ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3)
About The Position
We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Staff / Principal level Functional Safety Engineer with 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry to lead and drive Automotive IC products to achieve ISO 26262 functional safety compliance at ASIL D . The ideal candidate has a solid track record of independently managing safety projects through successful certification and brings strong knowledge of ASPICE Level 3 process development. This role will be a hands-on technical leader, ensuring safety compliance across the full IC lifecycle , conducting audits and assessments, and serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related concerns with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Eng., or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs .
- Proven record of leading functional safety projects independently through ASIL D certification .
- Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards.
- Past involvement in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development.
- Deep hands-on experience with: FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA Fault injection testing and safety metrics analysis Safety mechanism design and verification
- Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and safety analysis tools.
- Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with OEMs, Tier 1s, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Background in digital/analog/mixed-signal SoC design .
- HW/SW tool evaluation and classification
- Sound knowledge and background in ASPICE (up to level 3) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434).
- Strong experience in external audits and assessor engagement (e.g., TÜV, Exida and UL ).
- Good understanding of Automotive relevant standards and tools i.e., IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, PPAP, APQP and five core Automotive tools.
- Excellent communication/documentation skills.
- Attention to details.
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D) .
- Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, Safety Manuals, and Safety Cases.
- Implement System Element out of context (SEooC), Assumption of Use (AoU) apprach and derive safety goals with ASIL decomposition strategies.
- Drive technical safety architecture definition for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs, including design and verification of safety mechanisms (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors).
- Perform and lead FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA analyses ensuring ASIL metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) are satisfied.
- Independently conduct Functional Safety Audits, Confirmation Measures, Assessments, and Reviews.
- Collaborate with internal design, verification, and software teams to ensure freedom from interference and safe partitioning of ASIL vs. QM functions.
- Partner with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and external assessors to address safety issues, support audits, and resolve concerns.
- Perform HW evaluation on non-compliance Ips (internal and external based)
- Support ASPICE Level 3 process development, ensuring alignment of FuSa with broader quality and process frameworks.
- Mentor junior functional safety engineers and help shape best practices across the organization.
Benefits
- Technology depth and breadth expansion that can’t be found in a large company
- Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows
- Pre IPO stock options
- Cutting edge technology
- World class team
- Competitive base salary
- Flexible hours
- Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
