Functional Safety Engineer

NXT Talent Studio; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Competitive salary package

Training & development

Job summary

NXT Talent Studio seeks a Functional Safety Engineer for semiconductor and automotive applications. The role operates within the Functional Safety Competence Center, driving ISO 26262 concepts across IP, SoC, and system levels for next-generation automotive MCU products.

Responsibilities include safety analyses, development and review of safety work products, fault injection, and active participation in internal and external audits, while supporting customers with safety deliverables and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in Automotive Functional Safety or system-level safety engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety concepts and context for IP, SoC, and system levels.
• Perform safety analyses at IP, SoC, and system levels.
• Develop and review safety work products compliant with ISO 26262.
• Execute fault injection and safety analyses on IPs.
• Support safety audits, assessments, and customer inquiries.

Skills

ISO 26262

Functional Safety Concepts

Technical Safety Concepts

FTA / DFA / FMEA / FMEDA

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics / Electrical / Computer Engineering

Tools

Safety analysis tools

Job description

NXT Talent Studio | Empowering Careers. Enabling Organizations.

Functional Safety Engineer (m/f/d) – Semiconductor & Automotive Industry

We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer on behalf of our client, a global semiconductor manufacturer specializing in embedded connectivity and automotive solutions. Positioned within the Functional Safety Competence Center, this role focuses on supporting the execution of safety concepts and analyses across IP, System, and SoC levels for next-generation automotive microcontroller (MCU) products.

Our client designs semiconductor solutions for connected vehicle applications, including in-vehicle networking, automotive lighting, radar, and power management. This position spans key phases of the safety lifecycle, including safety analyses, work product compliance, fault injection, and customer support.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a technical understanding of product architecture and functionality to deliver and maintain safety concepts and context.
• Performing safety analyses at IP, SoC, and system levels.
• Developing and reviewing IP- and SoC-related safety work products compliant with ISO 26262.
• Executing fault injection on IPs alongside qualitative and quantitative safety analyses.
• Participating in internal and external Safety Audits and Assessments.
• Supporting customers in utilizing safety work products developed by the safety team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in Automotive Functional Safety or system-level safety engineering (Tier-1 supplier experience is an advantage).
• Hands-on experience in at least two safety-compliant product developments, including Functional Safety Concepts (FSC) and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC).
• Knowledge of safety analysis techniques (FTA, DFA, FMEA, FMEDA) and related software tools.
• Good understanding of hardware development processes according to ISO 26262 (or equivalent safety standards).
• Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) for international technical collaboration.
• Structured and independent approach with experience in safety audits, assessments, and technical customer support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Automotive MCU architectures.
• Background in semiconductor product development (IP Design, Verification, DFT, Physical Implementation, or Methodology).
• Hands-on experience with Fault Injection Verification and complex ISO 26262 / IEC 61508 compliant IP development.

What Is Offered

• Direct communication channels within an international technical competence center.
• Flexible working models and modern technical equipment for efficient work.
• Competitive salary package complemented by company benefits and retirement coverage.
• Structured online and offline training opportunities for continuous technical and professional growth.
• A working environment committed to sustainability, equality, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We and our client believe in the power of diversity and foster an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity. Your qualifications and expertise in Functional Safety are what matter most to us.