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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Functional Safety Engineer – Body & Thermal Systems

Irvine, California (Remote)$107k–$133.7kfulltimemidAdded 2 days ago

About this role

Join Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies as a Functional Safety Engineer focused on body and thermal systems in electric vehicles. You will ensure compliance with safety standards while collaborating across various teams to enhance the vehicle's safety features throughout the development lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Ensure functional safety in design and validation of body and thermal systems.
  • Guide feature requirements and identify safety hazards from electrical issues.
  • Conduct safety analyses and develop safety requirements.
  • Create safety mechanisms such as redundancy architectures and diagnostics.
  • Develop test cases for safety verification and analysis.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to meet system safety objectives.

What they're looking for

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
  • 2-3 years experience in automotive functional safety
  • Hands-on electronic hardware fault diagnosis
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 standards
  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning in automotive
  • Experience with robotics systems
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to present technical information effectively

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Equity eligibility
  • Tailored benefits for local market
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
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