Sr. Functional Safety Engineer - Chassis Systems

The role

You will ensure the safety of chassis features like advanced steering and braking systems. You will apply the ISO 26262 standard across the product development lifecycle to shape safety architecture for electric vehicle programs.

What you will do

• Build functional safety concept for chassis features.
• Provide ISO 26262 guidance during system and component definition.
• Author and maintain Functional Safety Requirements (FSRs).
• Drive Technical and Software Safety Requirements (TSRs/SWSRs) within the requirements tool.
• Perform system and software safety analyses including HARA, FTA, FMEA and DFA.
• Support development of test case specifications and test result reviews.
• Guide system, hardware, and software engineering teams.
• Conduct reviews to ensure functional safety objectives are met.
• Compile and deliver safety case documentation and traceability evidence for SOP safety sign-off.

Required qualifications

• Degree education in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics (or similar)
• Atleast 5 years of experience within the automotive industry (or equivalent) as system and/or safety engineer
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity
• Experience working within a cross-functional team
• Proven knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience applying within an OEM or Tier 1

Nice to have

• Experience with vehicle dynamics and chassis systems - braking and/or steering
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools and workflows to accelerate safety analysis activities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual company performance bonus program
• Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.