Principal Safety Analysis Engineer

We are CARIAD , an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary

This Principal Safety Analysis Engineer role has two major objectives: coordinate, execute and document the analysis methodologies, tools and plans for the overall development timeline, and serve as a subject matter expert for new and novel analysis measures to connect across the multiple domains levels of system abstraction.

Role Responsibilities

Product Certification and development activities (70%):

• Responsible for leading analysis activities for our internally and joint developed hardware and software components
• Acts as single-point-of-contact & on-site support for U.S. Partners performing system analysis for safety and reliability
• Manages the timelines, requirements, dependencies & logistics for delivered work products.
• Integrate and create tools to expedite or automate the speed at which analysis is performed.
• Manages the teams backlog to guarantee in-time delivery.
• Reports the analysis status to CARIAD stakeholders & management.
• Manage and deliver learning modules to further the standardization of analysis internally to Cariad.

Additional activities (30%):

• Creation of safety relevant documentation, requirements and specifications and reports.
• Status reporting to project stakeholders (domestic and international).
• Leading contract engineers on analysis activities.
• Leading new project proposals to stakeholders (domestic and international).

Years of Experience

• 12+ years of Safety Engineering industry experience including at least 5 years of hands-on experience in development of operating systems, middleware and/or communication fabric for safety critical systems.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related technical field

Desired Education

• Master’s Degree (or greater) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related technical field

Skills:

• Thoughtful Problem Solver & Communicator: Thinks analytically, critically & creatively and communicates with clarity, direction & purpose.
• Attentive Listener: Listens actively while withholding judgment and advice. Clarifies intentions & motivations to anticipate and address potential conflicts & avoid misunderstanding.
• Drives Diversity: Acts from a deep-rooted belief that we build better teams & products when we empower & learn from the broadest spectrum of humanity.
• Leads with Integrity: Speaks-up with compassion & empathy to firmly stand by our values, principles, rules & regulations.
• Thrives in Ambiguity: Approaches challenges with an open and curious mindset and a strong bias towards action. Zooms out to systematically map out the situation and is comfortable making high impact decisions based on limited or conflicting information.
• Creates Clarity & Momentum: Aligns people, processes and systems to create forward momentum. Anticipates and removes impediments. Motivates teams to joint action to achieve common goals across organizational boundaries & cultural differences.
• Highly Accountable: Assumes personal responsibility for making and keeping realistic agreements. Openly owns mistakes and consequences. Demonstrates strong commitment and consideration for the larger interests of society, the environment, the company and the team.
• Develops Strategy, Partnerships & Business: Strong empathy, influencing and negotiation skills that help create alignment around product vision, budgets, resources, program planning, etc.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Motivated, energetic and desire to undertake new challenges
• Good problem solving and analytical skills

Required Skills:

• Deep knowledge, understanding and hands on experience in ISO26262 standard.
• Proven track record in architecting end to end safety of one or more automotive software only elements and having taken it from proof of concept to successful production.
• Strong knowledge and experience in FMEDA, DFMEA, FMEA and fault campaign.
• ADAS safety requirements for L2++, L3, L4
• Experience in Safety management, traceability, analysis and tracking tools

Desired Skills

• Background and knowledge in ISO 21434, ISO 21448 and UL-4600 Standard.
• Knowledge of software architecture for L2++, L3, L4

Work Flexibility

• Calls, (virtual) meetings & workshops (overlapping with German business hours as needed) to align with stakeholders and development teams in Germany.
• Occasional international and domestic travel to provide on-site support and planning/integration workshops with our internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation

The salary range across the US for this remote position is $128,400 - $235,000. Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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