Functional Safey (FUSA) Design Senior Engineer

About us

Originating from Vietnam, VinFast is committed to the vision of becoming a global smart EV brand. VinFast has laid the foundation for the electric car and motorbike industry in Vietnam while passionately promoting the worldwide EV revolution.

With its Customer-First philosophy, VinFast relentlessly innovates and converges intellectual fundamentals in creating best-in-class products with the most affordable prices and outstanding after-sales services. In addition, VinFast provides everybody with the opportunity to use smart EVs while contributing to the creation of a smart, green, and sustainable future.

Progress

• Lead the execution of ISO 26262 and/or ISO 21448 (SOTIF) activities for Battery/Powertrain and/or ADAS L2 and L2+ functions across the product lifecycle, from concept to SOP.
  
• Drive the completion of HARA, FTA, FMEA, DFA, STPA, and related safety analyses for Battery/Powertrain modules and/or ADAS features within committed timelines.
  
• Track development progress and align safety deliverables with system, hardware, and software engineering schedules.
  
• Support internal and international supplier teams in the implementation of safety mechanisms and ensure effectiveness is validated per schedule.
  

Quality

• For Battery/Powertrain and/or ADAS systems, define and refine FSC, derive FSR, review TSC/TSR of supplier.
  
• Review and validate safety architecture across disciplines (system, hardware, software) to ensure full traceability and consistency.
  
• Support Verification & Validation planning and execution for safety mechanisms and safety requirements (Safety V&V).
  
• Collaborate with certification bodies and prepare safety documentation for assessments and audits, both internal and external.
  
• Organize and lead internal FuSa meetings, technical reviews, and participate in cross-functional reviews as safety expert.
  

Cost & Efficiency

• Promote reuse of safety concepts and templates to reduce development effort and ensure harmonization.
  
• Contribute to internal capability building through mentoring, technical knowledge sharing, and process refinement.
  
• Support optimization of safety development processes through toolchain improvements (e.g., CodeBeamer, JIRA).
  
• Ensure early identification of safety-related issues to minimize risk of costly late-phase changes or certification gaps.
  
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to streamline workflows and ensure delivery without delay or rework
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  
• 4–6 years of experience in functional safety engineering, ideally in Battery/Powertrain components and/or ADAS features.
  
• Solid knowledge of ISO 26262 and familiarity with ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
  
• Hands-on experience with safety analysis methods (HARA, FMEA, FTA, DFA, STPA).
  
• Proficiency with safety tools (e.g., CodeBeamer, JIRA) and documentation standards.
  
• Strong understanding of system, hardware, and software safety architectures.
  
• Good collaboration skills to work with internal teams and international suppliers.
  
• Proactive and structured working style; ability to identify risks early and propose solutions.
  
• Excellent communication skills in English; capable of clear technical reporting.
  
• Certification in ISO 26262 and international project experience are considered a plus.
  

Preferred:

• Experience with Battery systems, eBus development or Vehicle Motion Control (VMC) FuSa will be a strong advantage.
  

• Competitive salary
  
• Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-ups
  
• 13th-month salary & performance bonuses to reward your contributions
  
• Enjoy preferential pricing for services within the Vingroup ecosystem including Vinmec, Vinpearl, and Vinschool...
  
• Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain