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NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

Functional Safety Architect

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Good working knowledge of ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
  • Experience in complex system-on-chip and intellectual property development compliant with ISO 26262 Part 11.
  • Experience with safety audits and assessments.
  • Experience with safety analysis techniques including fault tree analysis, dependent failure analysis, failure modes, effects, and diagnostic analysis, and fault injection.
  • A proven track record of leading intellectual property, subsystem, or system-on-chip functional safety development through all lifecycle phases and ensuring safety standard compliance.
  • A Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering, or another similar discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver functional safety platform and intellectual property solutions for automotive and industrial products compliant with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
  • Define safety requirements for platform and intellectual property modules.
  • Support the management of platform and intellectual property modules developed as safety elements out of context through their entire lifecycle, working closely with internal design teams.
  • Prepare safety modules for functional safety assessment.
  • Support system-on-chip integration of safety platforms and intellectual property, including implementation of intellectual property assumptions of use.
  • Perform safety analysis using failure modes, effects, and diagnostic analysis, fault tree analysis, dependent failure analysis, and fault injection.
  • Contribute to the functional safety expert community to improve processes, safety features, and marketing of these features to customers.
  • Define platform, intellectual property, and safety features and roadmaps in line with the functional architecture.
  • Work closely with internal and external intellectual property teams to define and deliver ISO 26262-compliant intellectual property.
  • Report compliance status, gaps, and mitigation actions to management.
  • Support system-on-chip teams in integrating safety platforms and intellectual property assumptions of use.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2 or more years of experience.

About the Company

NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2004

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