Company

Automotive

SensorHardwareFunctionalSafetyEngineer

$217–261k Foster City, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer. Skills: Functional Safety, Hardware Design, ISO 26262, SOTIF. Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment. Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems”

What You'll Achieve.

verify SEooC and AoU alignment; guarantee ASIL standards are met; enhance diagnostic monitoring

Industry & Context.

Automotive

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers

and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment

Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems

Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits

including FPGAs and microcontrollers

Partner with Software

and EE departments 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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments; collaborative environment

Communication Scope

interpersonal and professional communication capabilities

Full Job Description

## In This Role, You Will Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment. Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems. Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers. Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments 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. ## Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering. At least 3 years of professional experience involving board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design. Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols. Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities within a collaborative environment ## Bonus Qualifications ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE). Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design. Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion. Familiarity with industry standards including IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up.

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