Technical Specialist, Functional Safety Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Southfield, MI

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer to support automotive programs at an OEM or Tier 1. The position focuses on functional safety engineering under ISO 26262, including system requirements, functional decomposition, safety concepts, architecture, reviews, validation, and supplier interfaces. The engineer will also lead development of SOTIF requirements for autonomous driving and core subsystems, as well as functional safety processes, tools, and program readiness metrics. The role works closely with hardware, software, design, validation, supplier, and other cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet safety requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to technical and management decision-making, communicate safety issues and solutions across business and engineering groups, and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with little direct oversight. The position is onsite in Southfield, Michigan.

Requirements

Extensive in-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience developing and delivering major work products of a functional safety program.
At least one year of experience performing SOTIF analysis and developing associated work products.
A proven record of successfully managing functional safety analyses of a system or product to improve its safety.
Experience supporting external or third-party reviews of functional safety work products.
Understanding of product safety responsibility sharing between suppliers and OEMs.
Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the business, including engineering communities.
Experience with functional safety tools such as Medini or APIS IQ and requirements management tools such as Jama.
Excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree minimum in an engineering discipline such as computer science, electrical, electronic, or mechatronics engineering.
At least 8 years of work experience as a functional safety engineer or in a related role.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Agile development environment and using related tools.
Knowledge of CMMI and Automotive Spice and their role in delivering a quality product.
Experience developing and delivering embedded system hardware and/or software.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead development of functional safety system requirements and functional decomposition for automotive systems.
Review and approve HARA, Functional Safety Requirements, Technical Safety Requirements, and validation tests.
Contribute to defining and/or confirming vehicle architecture from a functional safety perspective.
Review and approve Development Interface Agreements and other functional safety documents for suppliers and external partners.
Lead development of functional safety processes and tools.
Oversee program functional safety readiness processes and metrics.
Lead development of SOTIF requirements for autonomous driving and core subsystems.
Define the functional safety concept for systems, hardware, and software according to ISO 26262.
Collaborate with hardware, software, design, and validation engineers to ensure designs meet safety requirements.
Contribute to management decision-making using systems knowledge and develop detailed requirements.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop hazard analyses and safety concepts.
Support functional safety validation tests.
Work with internal teams and suppliers to define functional safety interfaces between project partners.
Advocate for safety across hardware and software development.