Functional Safety Engineer-Hardware
Indie
Functional Safety Engineer-Hardware
Indie
Fabless automotive semiconductor designer for ADAS.
Imagine being part of a team that’s redefining the future of mobility—where your ideas don’t just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems for automotive, industrial, and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
If you're passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, we’d love to have you on board!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyze top-level safety requirements and safety goals at the stakeholder level
• Develop technical safety concepts and technical safety requirements for products
• Work with the System Architect to refine system architecture and detailed safety mechanism descriptions
• Derive hardware (HW) and software (SW) safety requirements from technical safety requirements
• Collaborate with design teams to define effective technical solutions that achieve system, HW, and SW robustness in compliance with functional safety standards
• Create safety analysis work products (System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, DFA, etc.)
• Monitor safety verification and validation activities
• Support customer inquiries and reviews related to functional safety topics and work products
• Cooperate with the Functional Safety Manager (FSM), global FuSa teams, and external contractors as needed
• Support design engineering with impact analysis of design changes and ensure continued functional safety compliance
• Support internal and external safety assessment reviews
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry (e.g., design, test, or quality); highly motivated and capable early-career candidates are also encouraged to apply
• BS or MS in Natural Sciences, Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Strong manufacturing, quality engineering, and data analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused mindset with strong documentation skills
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and automotive engineering principles
• Experience creating safety documents (Safety Concepts, FMEA, FMEDA, DFA, FTA)
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA)
• Knowledge of product development lifecycles for systems, electrical, or software development
• Strong technical leadership, planning, and organizational skills
• ISO 26262 certification is a plus
• Experience with safety analysis tools (e.g., Medini) is a plus
• Self-motivated with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Familiarity with automotive standards (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA 6.3) is a plus
• Ability to travel internationally as required
indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Concerning agencies: indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
Indie Semiconductor designs and sells automotive semiconductors and software for ADAS, in-cabin user experience, and electrification. Its products include chips and related software used in cameras, LiDAR, radar, and connectivity, and are sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. How it works: Indie creates electrical chips and software that process sensor data, manage power, and enable connectivity in vehicles; these components integrate into sensor systems and vehicle electronics to support driver-assistance features, cabin interfaces, and electric-vehicle functions. How it stands out: by being a fabless, automotive-focused semiconductor company that covers hardware and software across ADAS, cabin UX, and electrification, selling directly to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Its goal is to support the global automotive industry’s move toward autonomous driving, connected cars, and electrification by providing essential semiconductor solutions.
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