Functional Safety Engineer

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Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Implement ISO 26262 across next-generation vehicle platforms; lead the functional safety lifecycle (concept→development→validation→release); produce and review safety deliverables (Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSC, FMEDA); coordinate global cross-functional and vehicle project teams; assess feature feasibility; ensure compliance with international standards and internal policies; work within agile teams to deliver safe-by-design embedded vehicle systems.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry.  Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on customer experience.  

We are seeking highly motivated Functional Safety Engineer for the implementation of ISO 26262 across next-generation vehicle platforms, ensuring products are safe by design and meet global safety standards. 

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for components, applications, and vehicles. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams and interact with subject matter experts within Functional Safety groups within Stellantis. You will ensure coordination with engineering groups globally, be accountable for timely delivery of Functional Safety Deliverables.   

Along with the team you will work with, you will drive key decisions related to Functional Safety. The key deliverable is to launch a world leading safe and secure by design platform product that exceeds all current and future technology challenges in the drive to achieve truly software defined vehicle.   

Responsibilities:  

  • ISO 26262 Safety Lifecycle Execution 
  • Deliver deliverables across multiple platform products according to ISO26262 
  • Lead and contribute to the **Functional Safety lifecycle** (concept → development → validation → release) 
  • Synchronize with project teams within multiple global teams  
  • Synchronize with vehicle project teams  
  • Work with engineering teams within the agile methodology 
  • Collect information related to new feature requests, coordinate technical analysis and assess feasibility  
  • Support convergence & application of product technical policy, in accordance with international standards and internal Stellantis policies  
  • Establish and conduct collaboration opportunities with internal partners  
  • Perform and support Functional Safety deliverables: (i.e. Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSCFMEDA, etc.) 
  • Develop a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.  
  • Willing to take action and drive results. 
Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's degree (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering) or related field. 
  • A minimum of 5 years' overall experience 
  • A minimum of 1 year Experience within Functional Safety 
  • Knowledge about Functional Safety standard: ISO26262

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Master of Science degree (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering) or related field. 
  • Basic understanding typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.  
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Functional Safety deliverables: (i.e. Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSC, FMEDA, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience of delivering business and technology results for complex, cross-functional initiatives while managing multiple competing priorities.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ASIL classification   
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.  
  • Ability to collaborate within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in defining and designing large complex embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years overall experience
  • Minimum of 1 year experience within Functional Safety
  • Knowledge of Functional Safety standard ISO 26262
  • Ability to perform Functional Safety deliverables (Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSC, FMEDA)
  • Experience working with engineering teams within Agile methodology
  • Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Basic understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes
  • Demonstrated experience delivering results for complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Understanding of ASIL classification
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to collaborate within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience defining and designing large complex embedded networked computer systems

Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
  • Affordable Benefits UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
  • Retirement Support Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.

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