System Safety Architect at Rivian Automotive in Palo Alto, CA

This is what you’ll do:

· Drive architectural definition, design and analysis, and development of hardware or software with support for functional safety certification during all project phases (concept, design, development and validation)

· Review end-to-end system use cases for System perspective, and propose software and hardware design allowing to meet those requirements

· Work with cross-functional teams to develop hazard analysis, safety concepts, and DFMEA for the relevant sub-systems/domain, and take ownership of these work products including their approvals

· Promote safety culture in the company and guide development teams towards successful implementation of ISO 26262 and support internal/external ISO 26262 process/product audits

This is what you’ll need:

· Deep knowledge of automotive software development process and the V-Model system development, verification and validation framework

· An intimate knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience developing and delivering the major work products of a functional safety program

· Experience supporting external/third-party reviews of functional safety work products.

· Experience with Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Failure Modes Effect and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)

· A strong attention to detail and desire to create the very best product

· A collaborative approach to working closely with development teams

· Experience with functional safety tools and requirements management tools (e.g. Jama)

· Excellent writing, verbal and organization skills Preferred

· Experience working in an Agile development environment and using related tool

· Knowledge of CMMI and Automotive Space and their role in delivering a quality product

· BS minimum in an engineering discipline such as computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering

· A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a functional safety engineer or related role.