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Functional Safety Generalist

Company Overview:

Dorleco is a 360-degree controls software development & integration solution provider for electric and autonomous vehicle systems, focused on achieving its mission of developing sustainable & efficient vehicles with innovative, robust, and lean engineering practices. We provide a fast-paced R&D environment and deliver integrated solutions for mechanical, electrical, software, thermodynamic, and energy storage systems for modern electric and autonomous vehicle systems.

We are a trusted resource for full-time projects, overflow work, training, and resident engineering needs for the larger companies’ ePowertrain and ADAS engineering departments. We are also a certified Minority Enterprise by NMSDC!

We offer competitive salary and benefits plans, including a comprehensive relocation package and great opportunities for career growth!

Location:

  • Pune, India

Role and  Responsibilities:

  • Safety Concept Development: Define and implement safety concepts across various stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with ISO 26262 or equivalent functional safety standards.
  • Requirements Management: Develop, analyze, and manage safety requirements based on hazard and risk assessments. Ensure traceability from safety requirements to implementation and testing.
  • Safety Analysis: Perform safety analysis (FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA) to identify and mitigate potential hazards in hardware and software systems.
  • Testing and Validation: Collaborate with test engineers to define functional safety test plans, verification, and validation activities, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
  • Process Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with safety processes and standards throughout the project lifecycle, including safety audits, reviews, and gap assessments.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, software, and systems engineers to implement safety measures and to identify and mitigate functional safety risks.
  • Training and Awareness: Provide training and support to engineering teams on functional safety concepts, principles, and requirements to ensure a robust safety culture.

Background In:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
  • Experience:
      • 3+ years of experience in functional safety engineering, ideally within the automotive or embedded systems industry.
      • Proficiency with safety standards, especially ISO 26262, and a good understanding of IEC 61508.
  • Technical Skills:
      • Strong understanding of functional safety concepts, safety lifecycle, and methodologies.
      • Familiarity with safety analysis techniques (e.g., FMEA, FTA, FMEDA).
      • Knowledge of safety tools such as Medini Analyze, Ansys, or similar for safety analysis.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Functional Safety (e.g., Automotive Functional Safety Professional – AFSP) is a plus.
  • Experience with safety-critical systems in automotive applications (e.g., powertrain, braking, ADAS).
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434) is a bonus.

We are HIRING for several exciting roles