Senior Staff Functional Safety Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

. Own functional safety design and execution for current and next-generation vehicle architectures .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesSenior💰 $218,200 - $327,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in functional safety design and execution for vehicle architectures, with a strong command of ISO 26262 and hands-on application of safety analyses such as FMEDA and FTA. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

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Functional Safety ExperienceISO 26262:2018 ApplicationFMEDA, FTA, DFA ExpertiseAnalog And Digital Circuit AnalysisMentoring And Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Functional Safety DesignSafety Requirements DevelopmentFMEDA AnalysisFTA AnalysisDFA AnalysisPMHF AnalysisASIL DecompositionAnalog Circuit AnalysisDigital Circuit AnalysisHigh-Speed Interface Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersProblem SolvingTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MediniIsograph Reliability WorkbenchFTA ToolsFMEDA ToolsTest Infrastructure Automation

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveIndustrialAerospaceZonal ArchitectureCentralized Architecture48V SystemsInfotainment SafetyDisplay SafetySoC Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own functional safety design and execution for current and next-generation vehicle architectures
Define hardware technical safety concepts for complex zonal and network architectures, including mixed voltage domains and 48V systems
Drive hardware safety requirements and safety mechanisms, including diagnostics, redundancy, monitoring, and safe states
Perform and review FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and PMHF/SPFM/LFM analyses to meet ASIL targets
Partner with electrical engineering, systems, software, and test teams on architectural requirements for new hardware platforms
Align with suppliers and semiconductor partners on safety manuals, assumptions of use, and DIA
Support safety case and assessment activities, including audits and independent reviews
Establish test plans for hardware safety requirements, including fault injection
Collaborate on test infrastructure and automation
Mentor safety engineers, set review standards, and grow team capability
Mature safety work products and processes across ECU platforms and the hardware organization
Influence stakeholders and resolve safety trade-offs at the program level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree
10+ years of functional safety experience in automotive, industrial, or aerospace, or 7+ years with demonstrated technical leadership
Hands-on application of ISO 26262:2018, especially Parts 5 and 11, or IEC 61508 Parts 1, 2, and 3
Strong command of FMEDA, FTA, DFA, PMHF, ASIL decomposition, and freedom from interference
Analog and digital circuit analysis skills, including high-speed interfaces and network connectivity
Proven experience working across hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on multiple programs
Experience mentoring or leading engineers, formally or as a technical lead
48V systems experience preferred
Zonal or centralized E/E architecture experience preferred
Infotainment, display, or SoC safety experience preferred
Familiarity with Medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, or equivalent FTA/FMEDA tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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