Functional Safety Engineer

Tata Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to own the safety lifecycle for chassis systems, ADAS interactions, and safety case development. You will coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and certification bodies to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF.

The role requires hands-on safety activities across FSR/TSR, FSC/TSC, system FMEA/FTA/FMEDA, and safety verification using MIL/SIL/HIL. 8+ years in automotive safety preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background.
• 8+ years’ experience in functional safety and chassis systems.
• Experience with ADAS–chassis integration and safety interfaces.
• Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment bodies.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation.
• Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification.
• Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC).
• Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements.
• Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface‑related risks.
• Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios.
• Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations.
• Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection).
• Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development.
• Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issues.

Skills

Suspension & Vehicle Dynamics

ADAS–Chassis interactions

Chassis Domain Controllers, Sensors, &

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

dSPACE

CANoe

Job description

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers.

Job title: Functional Safety Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Full time

We are seeking Safety Technical SME with strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). The role expects technical hands‑on experience, activities and ownership of functional and intended safety activities for chassis systems, including ADAS–chassis interactions, acting as the key safety authority interface between engineering teams, suppliers, OEM customers, and certification bodies.

• Suspension & Vehicle Dynamics (ABS, ESC, TCS)
• ADAS–Chassis interactions (AEB, ACC, LKA, stability and motion control handover)
• Chassis Domain Controllers, Sensors, and Actuators

Key Responsibilities (ISO 26262 V-Cycle & SOTIF):

• Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation
• Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification
• Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC)
• Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements
• Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface‑related risks
• Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios
• Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations
• Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection)
• Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development
• Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issues

Homologation & Certification Support:

• Preparation and documentation for third‑party functional safety assessments and homologation processes
• Coordinate with assessment bodies for ISO 26262 safety case reviews and formal approvals
• Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer‑specific safety requirements

Cross‑Functional Coordination & PLM Integration:

• Act as the primary safety interface for system, hardware, software, ADAS, validation, and vehicle integration teams
• Coordinate chassis and ADAS safety activities with global teams across regions
• Ensure end‑to‑end traceability of safety and SOTIF work products using ALM tools (Polarion, DOORS, Codebeamer)
• Integrate functional safety and SOTIF processes within the PLM environment for full lifecycle management
• Track, elevate, and resolve safety and SOTIF‑related risks

Tools & Standards:

• ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ASPICE
• Medini Analyze or equivalent safety analysis tools
• MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANoe

Required Profile:

• Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background
• 8+ years’ experience in functional safety and chassis systems
• Experience with ADAS–chassis integration and safety interfaces
• Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment bodies

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business