Senior Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

The role

This person will bridge hardware reliability and system behavior for custom hardware and sensor suites. Half the work is hardware Functional Safety (ISO 26262); half is sensor safety for Cameras, LiDAR and Radar (SOTIF / ISO 21448).

What you will do

• Evaluate supplier documentation for imagers, microprocessors and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment.
• Assess vendor deliverables to confirm ASIL standards are met for firmware, software and diagnostics.
• Execute board-level FMEDA for integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers.
• Partner with Software, FW and EE teams to define architectural requirements that enhance diagnostic monitoring.
• Support the V&V team in developing SOTIF-compliant simulation and physical test protocols for edge-case scenarios.

Required qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in board bring-up, silicon validation or hardware design.
• Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE).
• Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design.
• Experience with traceability platforms such as JAMA or Polarion.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508, DO-254 and DO-178C during board bring-up.

About the company

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