Lead Software Safety Architect for ASIL-D Embedded Systems

Magna-International-6df39721; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics in Michigan seeks a Lead Software Functional Safety Architect to ensure embedded platforms meet high safety standards. You will act as a shadow architect, driving safety-critical decisions for ASIL D, with emphasis on SoC/MCU systems and safety manual interpretation.

You will own safety analyses, SSRs, and safety-oriented design reviews, mentoring team members on MISRA/C CERT while aligning hardware-safety features with software architectures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Embedded SoC development.
• 3+ years as Software Architect.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 26262 (Parts 4, 6, 9).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety analyses and designs to meet ASIL D requirements.
• Own Software FMEA and FTA, ensuring traceability to SSRs.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to align safety goals with architecture.
• Mentor engineers on MISRA/C CERT safety coding standards.

Skills

Safety mindset

Analytical thinking

Independent leadership

Communication

Tools

MISRA C/C++

CERT

Ansys Medini Analyze

APIS IQ-FMEA

Job description

Magna Electronics in Michigan seeks a Lead Software Functional Safety Architect to ensure embedded platforms meet high safety standards. You will act as a shadow architect, driving safety-critical decisions for ASIL D, with emphasis on SoC/MCU systems and safety manual interpretation.

You will own safety analyses, SSRs, and safety-oriented design reviews, mentoring team members on MISRA/C CERT while aligning hardware-safety features with software architectures.