Job Description

Job Title: Functional Safety Engineer
Job Location: Dallas, TX

Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire

Job Summary:

• We are seeking for Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of our client's autonomous robotic systems for vehicle control.
• The role involves assessing safety risks, supporting to define requirements, and implementing measures throughout the product development lifecycle.
• The Functional Safety Engineer lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into the design, development, verification, and validation of our technologies, adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization by fostering an environment where safety is prioritized and integrated into daily operations.
• Contribute to the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for autonomous vehicle control systems.
• Conduct safety analysis, including Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA), Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into the design and development process.
• Review safety verification and validation activities, including safety testing and simulation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, including safety plans, safety cases, and safety reports.
• Participate in safety audits and assessments, both internal and external.
• Contributes to technical guidance and support to project teams on functional safety matters.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in functional safety and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), Automotive Functional Safety Professional (AFSP), Functional Safety Engineer or similar credentials are highly preferred
• 3 -5 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in industries such as robotics, automotive, heavy machinery, or agricultural equipment
• Specific experience with standards like UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 13849, ISO 25119, IEC 61508, or other industry specific safety standards and machinery directives.
• Proficient understanding of functional safety standards and regulations that lead to safety certified products.
• Functional safety like HARA, STPA, FMEA, and FTA.
• Designing and analyzing safety-critical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all safety and compliance requirements are met.Analytical skills to evaluate safety data, conduct risk assessments, and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to present and summarize reports and analysis for leadership, customer, and regulatory authority reviews

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