Functional Safety Software Architect
Help shape the future of mobility.
You will be leading the Engineering Team working on Functional Safety software. In particular you will be responsible for:
Your Role
- Analyzing customer requirements and Design high-level Software Architecture, including defining safety and control data flows
- Verify that FuSa software architecture design meets all derived software requirements (performance, throughput/latency, moding, )
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to bring innovation or overcome the obstacles
- Play the role of technical interface to external stake holders
- Play the role of technical mentor for the team
Key Responsibilities
1. Functional Safety Architecture & Design
- Define and own the software safety architecture for automotive ECUs (ASIL B–D).
- Derive software safety requirements (SSRs) from system safety requirements and technical safety concepts.
- Lead the design of fault-tolerant, safe-state, and diagnostic concepts.
- Ensure traceability from hazard analysis to technical safety requirements and software implementation.
2. ISO 26262 Compliance
- Ensure all safety work products comply with ISO 26262.
- Support creation and review of:
- Software Safety Requirements
- Software Architecture Design
- Safety Cases and Safety Assessments
- Collaborate with the Functional Safety Manager for audits and assessments.
3. Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction to software development teams on safety‑critical design.
- Support code reviews and architecture reviews focusing on safety mechanisms.
- Mentor engineers on FuSa principles, safe coding, and architectural best practices.
4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work with System Architects to align software architecture with system design.
- Coordinate with Hardware Engineering for HW/SW interface safety compliance.
5. Safety Analysis & Validation
- Perform or support safety analyses such as:
- Define and review software test strategies for safety validation—including robustness tests, fault injection, boundary value analysis, and integration tests.
Your Background
Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:
- BE/B.Tech (Electricals/Electronics/ Communication/ Instrumentation/ Robotics)/Any PG with an experience of a minimum of 10 years
- #EXP[10-14]
- Experience in embedded Automotive real time software engineering , Good understanding & experience in leading group of Engineers
- Experience in MISRA C, 16/32 bit Controller, multi OS Architecture
- A go-getter, good in communication, challenge ideas to achieve career aspirations aligned with Aptiv mission
- A Learning Enthusiast to be passionate about learning, follow trends and publications in the market outlining new solutions
Why join us?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network – you can do it here. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. Our team is our most valuable asset. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
- Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
- Life and accident insurance;
- Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
- EAP Employee Assistance;
- Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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