Senior Functional Safety Engineer - Chassis ISO26262 Expert

System Safety; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer in Irvine, CA, to lead safety across chassis features such as steering and braking systems. You will apply ISO 26262 across the product lifecycle, shape safety architectures, and collaborate with vehicle engineering teams to develop safe concepts for complex subsystems.

The role demands conducting Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, FTA, FMEA, and DFA, translating safety goals into Functional Safety

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics; 5+ years automotive safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Build functional safety concept for chassis features with ISO 26262 guidance.

Skills

ISO 26262

HARA

FTA

FMEA

DFA

FSRs/SWSRs

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety analyses

Education

Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics

Tools

HIL tools

Requirements management tool

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer in Irvine, CA, to lead safety across chassis features such as steering and braking systems. You will apply ISO 26262 across the product lifecycle, shape safety architectures, and collaborate with vehicle engineering teams to develop safe concepts for complex subsystems.

The role demands conducting Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, FTA, FMEA, and DFA, translating safety goals into Functional Safety