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Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 26262, Software safety)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsISO 26262 · ASPICE · AUTOSARIndustryAutomotiveSeniorityMid-levelRegionGermanySource year2026Role familySoftware safetySegmentOtherEmployerEmployer profileLanguagesPolish
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Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the architecture, development, and validation of safety microcontroller (MCU) subsystemsand critical control interfaces, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards such as . Experience with power steering systems, brake actuators, and ADAS components is highly desirable.

  • Design and implement safety-critical subsystems based on ASIL-D compliant MCUs to monitor and control the vehicle in case of primary system failure (e.g., main compute failure).
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to define safe architecture for driverless operation, including emergency braking and failover mechanisms.
  • Develop and validate system safety concepts, technical safety requirements, and software safety mechanisms [in accordance with ].
  • Integrate and validate safety MCUs with vehicle CAN and sensor networks, ensuring seamless interaction with power steering, braking, and ADAS subsystems.
  • Perform , , and safety analysis to support functional safety case documentation.
  • Interface with suppliers of power steering ECUs, brake systems, and ADAS sensors to ensure compatibility with safety goals.
  • Develop testing procedures and HIL setups to verify and validate system-level safety performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong experience with CAN/CAN-FD, fault diagnostics, watchdog design, and state machine control.
  • Experience working with power steering systems, brake control units, or ADAS ECUs.
  • Experience working with AUTOSAR
  • Experience working in ASPICE-compliant workflows
  • Strong debugging and system-level problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with autonomous systems, teleoperation, or robotic vehicle control.
  • Deep understanding of , automotive safety lifecycle, and compliance documentation.
  • Proven experience with ASIL-B to ASIL-D MCU development (e.g., Infineon AURIX, NXP S32).
  • Understanding of redundant communication systems and power architectures in automotive.
  • Hands-on experience with HIL testing, test automation, and fault injection.

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  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive and robotics technology.
  • Flexible working environment.
  • Dynamic team of engineers passionate about mobility innovation.
  • Work directly with the CTO and founders.

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