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Job title: Functional Safety Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Duration:
Full time
We are seeking Safety Technical SME with strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). The role expects technical hands‑on experience, activities and ownership of functional and intended safety activities for chassis systems, including ADAS–chassis interactions, acting as the key safety authority interface between engineering teams, suppliers, OEM customers, and certification bodies.
Key Responsibilities (ISO 26262 V-Cycle & SOTIF):
Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation
Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification
Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC)
Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements
Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface‑related risks
Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios
Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations
Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection)
Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development
Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issues
Homologation & Certification Support:
Preparation and documentation for third‑party functional safety assessments and homologation processes
Coordinate with assessment bodies for ISO 26262 safety case reviews and formal approvals
Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer‑specific safety requirements
Cross‑Functional Coordination & PLM Integration:
Act as the primary safety interface for system, hardware, software, ADAS, validation, and vehicle integration teams
Coordinate chassis and ADAS safety activities with global teams across regions
Ensure end‑to‑end traceability of safety and SOTIF work products using ALM tools (Polarion, DOORS, Codebeamer)
Integrate functional safety and SOTIF processes within the PLM environment for full lifecycle management
Track, escalat e, and resolve safety and SOTIF‑related risks
Tools & Standards:
ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ASPICE
Medini Analyze or equivalent safety analysis tools
MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANoe
Required Profile:
Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background
8+ years’ experience in functional safety and chassis systems
Experience with ADAS–chassis integration and safety interfaces
Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment bodies
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