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Functional Safety Engineer

Vertex Sigma SoftwareFoster City, CA
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

As an EE FuSa Engineer in Advanced Hardware Engineering (AHE), you will support Systems and functional safety teams by performing Failure Mode Effects Analysis on system/ sub-system level architecture & be able to delve deep into board/component level diagnostics. You will work closely with systems engineers, design engineers to fully understand requirements and the capability of our hardware and provide evidence of functionality and diagnostic coverage via verification & validation. In addition, you will be responsible for developing & reviewing Test plans for verification of functional & Fault Injection tests for advanced compute and sensor hardware. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and participate in quantitative and qualitative functional safety activities that lead to the development of 
    • Failure Mode Effects & Diagnostic Analysis
  • Read through vendor provided documentation for components and boards to identify diagnostic capabilities.
  • Work with firmware engineers to enable diagnostics and V&V team to confirm the working of diagnostics as intended.
  • Work closely with the Test Team and Test Infrastructure team to help guide the V&V efforts and improve diagnostics verification.
  • Develop new requirements to improve diagnostic coverage of the HW working closely with EE & FW teams.
  • Detailed analysis of Safety manuals provided by Vendors for complex SOC’s microprocessors
  • Develop requirements for safety-critical Hardware to perform Fault injection Testing to comply with ISO 26262:2018.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or higher degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Automotive, or Robotics Engineering
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 or other safety standards.
  • 8+ years of work experience performing Board Level FMEDA, Understanding SOC FMEDA.
  • Collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Automotive Hardware Design & Validation experience.
  • Certification in ISO 26262 (CFSE,CFSP)
  • Familiarity with Reliability Standards - SN29500, IEC61508
  • Failure mode distribution standards such as FIDES, FMD etc…
  • Hardware validation & board bring-up  experience within standards such as: ISO-26262, DO-178C, DO-254, IEC 61508

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Training & Development
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Free breakfast and lunch

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What is the work location for this position at Vertex Sigma Software?
This job at Vertex Sigma Software is located in Foster City, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Vertex Sigma Software?
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What employment applies to this position at Vertex Sigma Software?
Vertex Sigma Software lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Vertex Sigma Software?
Vertex Sigma Software is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Vertex Sigma Software for this role?
Vertex Sigma Software offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Career Development, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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