Functional Safety Engineer

Title: Functional Safety Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Onsite in Foster City, CA | 3-4 days in office

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the autonomous technology industry, is looking for a skilled Functional Safety Engineer to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves supporting Advanced Hardware Engineering teams to ensure the functional safety of advanced compute and sensor hardware. The role requires performing Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), defining diagnostic coverage, and developing/reviewing test plans to comply with safety standards like ISO 26262. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and participate in quantitative and qualitative functional safety activities that lead to the development of Failure Mode Effects & Diagnostic Analysis.
• Develop and review Test plans for verification of functional and Fault Injection tests for advanced compute and sensor hardware.
• Develop requirements for safety-critical Hardware to perform Fault Injection Testing to comply with ISO 26262:2018.
• Read through vendor provided documentation for components and boards to identify diagnostic capabilities and work with firmware engineers to enable and confirm diagnostics.
• Develop new requirements to improve diagnostic coverage of the Hardware, working closely with Electrical Engineering and Firmware teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 6-8+ years of work experience performing Board Level FMEDA, with a strong understanding of SOC FMEDA.
• Deep expertise in Functional Safety activities, with familiarity with ISO 26262 or other safety standards. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with detailed analysis of Safety manuals provided by Vendors for complex SOC’s microprocessors.
• Collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills.
• A B.S. or higher degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Automotive, or Robotics Engineering.
• Bonus Qualifications include: Automotive Hardware Design & Validation experience, Certification in ISO 26262 (CFSE, CFSP), or familiarity with Reliability Standards (SN29500, IEC61508).