Senior Functional Safety Engineer

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• Category: Safety Engineering

Description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Key Responsibilities

Drive the development of Technical Safety Concepts (TSCs).

Review Functional Safety Concepts (FSCs) and TSCs.

Perform and document safety analyses such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA), and ensure freedom from interference.

Develop and maintain safety products in alignment with ISO 26262 Part 6.

Support safety plan preparation.

Contribute to Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) in accordance with ISO 21434.

Qualifications:

M.Sc. or B.Tech in Electrical, Applied Physics, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in automotive software safety domain.

Solid understanding of ISO 26262.

Exposure to SOTIF concepts (relevant for autonomous solution development).

Strong knowledge of embedded systems (hardware/software), especially in ECU and ASIL-compliant development.

Experience in complete in-vehicle electrical system development.

Hands-on experience with safety analysis methods such as FMEA, FTA, and DFA.

Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and ISO 21434 is an advantage.

Experience in executing safety activities: hazard analysis, functional and technical safety concepts.

Proficient in system engineering, including safety requirement refinement and decomposition.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and teamwork skills.

Experience managing and collaborating with suppliers.

Ability to coach individuals, teams, and groups.

Ready for the next move?

•    Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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Who we are and what we believe in 

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Company

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Volvo Trucks

We are one of the largest medium to heavy-duty truck brands in the world. More than 95% of the trucks we build are over 16 tonnes. And we make vehicles that are sold and serviced in more than 130 countries all over the world.

Our strategy revolves around satisfied and productive customers and in this, we're supported by over 2100 dealerships and workshops. Trucks constitute our main product selection, but we also provide aftermarket products and service as well as specific offers.

Our trucks are assembled in 14 countries across the globe. About 95% of the company's production capacity is located in Sweden, Belgium, Brazil and the USA.

Through our entire organisation we focus on our core values: Quality, Safety and Environmental care. We strive for satisfied customers and to be an attractive employer.