Functional Safety Manager - Aerospace, Defense & Government

Altera SemiconductorSan Jose, California

$159,000 - $206,500 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Compensation

$159,000-$206,500/year

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Role

Please note: This position cannot provide Immigration sponsorship.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizationsand ITAR regulations.

Altera is seeking anADG Functional Safety Managerto lead customer-facing& cross-functionalsafetyengagements focused on programmable logic and adaptive compute platforms in the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) market implementing mission-critical and long-life systems. This roleis responsible forensuring that all safety and certificationobjectivesin DO-254 (Hardware), DO-178C (Software where applicable), and AC 20-152A (Complex COTS/CustomMicrocodedComponents) are achieved throughout the program lifecycle.

This role focuseson helping defense contractors and aerospace partnerswith collaterals toenable DO-254, DO-178C,AC 20-152A certifications for Design Assurance Level (DAL)A- Dtype applications.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Manager(ADG Focus)

Lead Functional Safety program (ADG focus) execution for enablement of customer design wins.

Oversee software (microcode) safety and certification efforts aligned with RTCA DO‑178C.

Manage compliance with AC 20‑152A for FPGAs

Develop and decompose safety requirements with full bidirectional traceability.

Drive execution of hardware safety analyses (FMEA, FMECA, FMEDA, FTA, CCA, DFA, FFI).

Ensure verification meets DO‑254 and DO‑178C objectives.

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government programs

Experience working directly with customers in a technical or advisory capacity.

Release & Maintain ADG safety package forADGcustomers

Oversee tool assessment and qualification per DO‑330.

Mentor engineering teams on safety and design assurance to ADG requirements

Translate customer use cases, mission requirements, regulatory requirements, andsafety analysesinto clear FPGAsafetycollateraldeliverablespart of Product Lifecycle Management.

Support engagements involving sensitive or controlled program constraints

Engage with senior technical and business stakeholders, including architects,safetyteams, and executives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Provide customer-driven feedback into Altera’s FPGA productsafetyroadmaps

Share ADG market insights, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and program requirements with internal teams

Collaborate with internalsafety, engineering, and product stakeholders

Salary Range

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based ona number offactors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences,trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This position cannot provide Immigration sponsorship.

$159,000 - $206,500USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizationsand ITAR regulations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or related field

5+yearsaerospace/defense hardware or software safety& reliabilityexperience.

5+ years of hands‑on DO‑254 certification experience (DAL A/B preferred).

5+ years of experience with DO‑178C, DO‑330, AC 20‑152A, IEC 61508, ISO 26262

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with FAA/EASA or MIL‑STD safety processes.

Background in FPGA/ASIC/SoC architecture and verification.

Familiarity withAS9100 QMS.

Safety certifications (FSCP, TÜV FS Professional).

Experience leading multi‑year, safety‑critical programsin ADG space.

Experience in Industrial Automation and Automotive marketsegmentis a plus.

Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizationsand ITAR regulations.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Austin, Texas, United States

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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