Functional Safety Architect - Automotive Systems

Aptiv; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Functional Safety Architect in Bengaluru to lead System Core FS technical solutions and safety analyses with a strong emphasis on scalability and reuse. You will collaborate with EE, SW, and AI teams to embed the latest Aptiv technology in FS designs.

You will drive interfaces, safety analyses, and templates, while guiding Tier-2 supplier assessments and customer handovers. A senior professional with 10–16 years in safety-focused roles is ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8+ years of Functional Safety hands-on System Architecture + development experience.
• Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE, Automotive Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in system design and development
• Experience in safety analysis (DFMEA, HARA, FTA) and system modeling (SysML/Matlab/Simulink)
• Knowledgeable in automotive product development life cycle and requirements management tools

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a System Core FS Technical Solution focusing on scalability and reusability.
• Perform safety analyses as applicable (FTA, DFA, etc.).
• Define Hardware-Software safety interfaces and standardized safety mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Advanced Engineering teams to incorporate Aptiv tech into the System Core FS solution.
• Support FS implementation assessment in Tier-2 supplier components and capture key interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance and assist in handing over System Platform FS information to Customer projects.
• Own key safety-architecture work products (TSC/TSRs, Safety Analyses).
• Support advanced safety methods like SOTIF, STPA, Safe AI/ML.
• Support design reviews and manage changes/escapes related to FS implementation.
• Travel up to 5% to support engineering competency and customer interactions.

Skills

System architecture

Functional safety

Safety analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SysML

Matlab/Simulink

DFMEA/HARA/FTA

Requirements management tools

Job description

Functional Safety Architect Job Description

Help shape the future of mobility. Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Your Role

• Lead the development of a System Core FuSa Technical Solution to include (but not limited to) the following key information – focusing on scalability and reusability:
• Technical Safety Concept and Requirements as SEooC development
• Safety analysis as applicable (FTA, DFA, etc..)
• Hardware-Software Safety related Interfaces
• Standardized set of SW Safety Mechanisms with high level of reusability
• Standardized set HW Safety Mechanisms with high level of reusability
• Collaborate with Advanced Engineering teams such Smart Vehicle EE architecture, Compute Systems, SW and HW architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning teams to incorporate latest APTIV technology in the System Core FS Technical Solution
• Support the assessment of the FS implementation in the Tier-2 supplier components in the GPO product line and capture key interfaces and content in the System Core FS Technical Solution
• Provide technical guidance and assist in handing over of the System Platform FS Technical Solution information to the Customer projects (including design artifacts such safety analysis).
• Take ownership of key safety architecture related work products such as Technical Safety Concept and Requirements (TSC/TSRs), Safety Analysis, HW Elements Evaluation Report and SW Components Evaluation Report
• Support advanced safety methods and techniques such as SOTIF, STPA, Safe AI/ML, etc..
• Support GPO design and Gate Reviews by providing accurate and timely status of the PSA development
• Support changes requests, deviation requests and escalation reviews related to the System FS implementation
• Support developing FS related templates, design guides and training
• Support management issue tracking and design reviews meetings internally (primarily) and externally
• Support FS technology awareness at APTIV by attending/presenting at technical conferences and delivering seminars to the APTIV engineers
• Travel Expectations: up to 5% to support APTIV Engineering Competency and Customers
• A graduate in BE/B.Tech/ ME/M.Tech (Electricals/ Electronics/ Instrumentation, Robotics) with work experience of 10-16 years

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8+ years of Functional Safety hands on System Architecture + development experience.
• A go-getter, good in communication, challenge ideas to achieve career aspirations aligned with Aptiv mission
• A Learning Enthusiast to be passionate about learning, follow trends and publications in the market outlining new solutions
• Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EE, Automotive Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 6-8+ years of experience in Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
• Experience in system modeling (SysML/Matlab/Simulink)
• Experience in safety analysis (DFMEA, HARA, FTA)
• 12+ years of experience in system design and development
• Knowledgeable in automotive product development life cycle
• Knowledgeable in requirements management tools
• Demonstrated ability to forge productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities
• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to lead group projects and management reviews.
• Must be pro-active and not one who waits on what to be told to do.

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Additional shift allowances and facilities
• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development)
• Life and accident insurance
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events
• EAP Employee Assistance
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply)
• Creche facility for working parents

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience Level Senior Level