Principal Functional Safety Engineer – Semiconductor, Automotive, ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3

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Ethernovia

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Automotive • Telecommunications

Ethernovia is a company specializing in the evolution of vehicle networks technologies. They focus on developing high-performance compute solutions, ECU consolidation, and software-defined services for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. Ethernovia offers products such as Automotive Ethernet PHYs and switches, targeting the bandwidth explosion and interconnect fabric for AI/SoC. Their technology aims to revolutionize vehicle communication and is backed by significant investment to accelerate this advancement.

51 - 200 employees

📡 Telecommunications

💰 $64M Series A on 2023-05

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D) • Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, Safety Manuals, and Safety Cases • Implement System Element out of context (SEooC) and Assumption of Use (AoU); derive safety goals with ASIL decomposition strategies • Drive technical safety architecture definition for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs, including design and verification of safety mechanisms (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors) • Perform and lead FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA analyses ensuring ASIL metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) are satisfied • Independently conduct Functional Safety Audits, Confirmation Measures, Assessments, and Reviews • Collaborate with internal design, verification, and software teams to ensure freedom from interference and safe partitioning of ASIL vs. QM functions • Partner with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and external assessors to address safety issues, support audits, and resolve concerns • Perform hardware evaluation on non-compliance IPs (internal and external based) • Support ASPICE Level 3 process development, ensuring alignment of functional safety with broader quality and process frameworks • Mentor junior functional safety engineers and help shape best practices across the organization

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Eng., or related discipline • 8+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs • Proven record of leading functional safety projects independently through ASIL D certification • Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards • Past involvement in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development • Deep hands-on experience with FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA • Fault injection testing and safety metrics analysis • Safety mechanism design and verification (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors) • Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and safety analysis tools • Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with OEMs, Tier 1s, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams • Preferred: background in digital/analog/mixed-signal SoC design • Preferred: HW/SW tool evaluation and classification • Preferred: knowledge in ASPICE (up to level 3) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434) • Preferred: experience in external audits and assessor engagement (TÜV, Exida, UL) • Preferred: understanding of automotive standards and tools (IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, PPAP, APQP and five core Automotive tools)

🏖️ Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options (ISO options) • Competitive base salary • Incentive compensation in addition to base salary • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees • Flexible hours • Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life balance • Paid parental leave • Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows • Technology depth and breadth expansion • Cutting edge technology • World class team