EthernoviaRemote
Principal Functional Safety Engineer - Semiconductor (Automotive: ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3)
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$170,000 - $270,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
ISO 26262ASIL DASPICE Level 3Functional Safety EngineeringSemiconductor developmentAutomotive ICsFMEAFMEDAFTADFAFault injection testingSafety metrics analysisSafety mechanism design and verificationRequirements management tools - DOORSRequirements management tools - JamaRequirements management tools - PolarionSafety analysis toolsDigital IC designAnalog IC designMixed-signal IC designCyber Security ISO/SAE 21434External audits - TÜVExternal audits - ExidaExternal audits - ULIATF 16949AEC-Q100PPAPAPQPCommunication
About this role
Ethernovia is developing innovative Ethernet-based networks aimed at enhancing the capabilities of software-defined and autonomous vehicles. They are seeking a Principal Functional Safety Engineer to lead and ensure compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety standards for Automotive IC products, while managing safety projects and collaborating with various teams and partners.
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
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
- 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