Functional Safety Engineer

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis seeks a Functional Safety Engineer to drive ISO 26262 activities across next-generation vehicle platforms. You will ensure safe-by-design software-defined vehicle platforms and coordinate with global engineering teams to deliver safety deliverables.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, with at least 1 year in Functional Safety and knowledge of ISO 26262. Strong collaboration and leadership are essential to succeed in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' overall experience in engineering.
• Minimum 1 year experience within Functional Safety and knowledge of ISO26262.

Responsibilities

• Execute ISO 26262 Safety Lifecycle across vehicle platforms.
• Deliver Functional Safety deliverables (e.g., Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSC, FMEDA).
• Lead and collaborate with global project teams and engineering groups.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe-by-design vehicle platforms.
• Support convergence and application of product technical policy per standards.

Skills

ISO 26262

Functional Safety

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master of Science preferred

Job description

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on customer experience.

We are seeking highly motivated Functional Safety Engineer for the implementation of ISO 26262 across next-generation vehicle platforms, ensuring products are safe by design and meet global safety standards.

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for components, applications, and vehicles. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams and interact with subject matter experts within Functional Safety groups within Stellantis. You will ensure coordination with engineering groups globally, be accountable for timely delivery of Functional Safety Deliverables.

Along with the team you will work with, you will drive key decisions related to Functional Safety. The key deliverable is to launch a world leading safe and secure by design platform product that exceeds all current and future technology challenges in the drive to achieve truly software defined vehicle.

Responsibilities

• ISO 26262 Safety Lifecycle Execution
• Deliver deliverables across multiple platform products according to ISO26262
• Lead and contribute to the Functional Safety lifecycle (concept → development → validation → release)
• Synchronize with project teams within multiple global teams
• Synchronize with vehicle project teams
• Work with engineering teams within the agile methodology
• Collect information related to new feature requests, coordinate technical analysis and assess feasibility
• Support convergence & application of product technical policy, in accordance with international standards and internal Stellantis policies
• Establish and conduct collaboration opportunities with internal partners
• Perform and support Functional Safety deliverables: (i.e. Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSC, FMEDA, etc.)
• Develop a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willing to take action and drive results.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering) or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years' overall experience
• A minimum of 1 year Experience within Functional Safety
• Knowledge about Functional Safety standard: ISO26262

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering) or related field.
• Basic understanding typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Functional Safety deliverables: (i.e. Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, FSC, TSC, FMEDA, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience of delivering business and technology results for complex, cross-functional initiatives while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ASIL classification
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in defining and designing large complex embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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