Sensor Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

country: US all locations: [Foster City, CA] commitment: Full-time department: Advanced Hardware Engineering location: Foster City, CA team: Sensor Engineering In This Role, You Will: : Evaluate supplier technical documentation for advanced imagers, microprocessors, and SoCs to verify SEooC and AoU alignment. Assess vendor deliverables to guarantee ASIL standards are met for firmware/software maturity and diagnostic systems. Execute board-level FMEDA for sophisticated integrated circuits, including FPGAs and microcontrollers. Partner with Software, FW, and EE departments to define architectural requirements that enhance diagnostic monitoring. Support the V&V team in developing SOTIF-compliant simulation and physical test protocols for edge-case scenarios. Qualifications : Minimum of a B.S. in Automotive, Robotics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering. At least 3 years of professional experience involving board bring-up, silicon validation, or hardware design. Understanding of SOTIF and ISO 26262 safety protocols. Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities within a collaborative environment Bonus Qualifications : ISO 26262 professional certification (CFSP or CFSE). Background in automotive-grade hardware validation and design. Experience utilizing traceability platforms like JAMA or Polarion. Familiarity with industry standards including IEC 61508, DO-254, and DO-178C during board bring-up.