About the job
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together expertise from two major automotive innovators. This partnership focuses on developing electric vehicle technology and advancing software-defined vehicles. Teams collaborate on projects involving connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security, aiming to shape a smarter and more sustainable future for mobility.
Role overview
The Senior Functional Safety Engineer works within the Propulsion and Dynamics group, specializing in Steer-by-Wire (SbW) systems. The position is responsible for applying the ISO 26262 standard throughout the development process, ensuring that SbW solutions meet strict safety requirements from initial concept through final validation.
What you will do
- Develop and apply safety concepts for Steer-by-Wire components such as Road Wheel Actuator (RWA), Handwheel Actuator (HWA), Force Feedback Actuator (FFA), zonal controllers, and redundancy strategies.
- Lead the functional safety lifecycle for the RWA, overseeing progress from design through validation.
- Analyze subsystem safety architectures and review safety analyses, test plans, and test outcomes.
- Carry out fault insertion testing on SbW systems to verify the effectiveness of safety mechanisms.
- Serve as a technical resource and main contact for engineering teams on functional safety matters.
- Conduct independent peer reviews to confirm compliance with functional safety standards.
Location
This position is based in Irvine, California.
