ADAS Functional Safety Engineer

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

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About The Role

We are looking for an ADAS Functional Safety Engineer with strong automotive and software expertise. This engineer will create and manage the functional safety requirements for the software and hardware of a new Applied Intuition product. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this new project with strategic importance to Applied Intuition.

At Applied Intuition, You Will:

• Execute left side of the V-model activities for ADAS features (Levels 0–2+) in compliance with ISO 26262, covering stages from item definition to safety validation
• Define and maintain Functional Safety Concepts (FSC) and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC) for ADAS functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and Lane Centering (LC)
• Conduct Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and contribute to ASIL decomposition strategies
• Develop and manage Functional Safety Requirements (FSRs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) across functional and system levels
• Contribute to system architecture and functional modeling to ensure robust fault detection, mitigation, and safe-state transitions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, software, hardware, validation, vehicle integration) to ensure safety goals and technical requirements are met
• Perform DFMEA, FTA, and other safety analyses to identify risks, failure modes, and corresponding safety mechanisms
• Author and maintain system-level and vehicle-level test cases for verification and validation in both HIL and on-vehicle environments
• Use simulation or analytical methods to determine Fault Tolerant Time Intervals (FTTI) for safety-critical components
• Define measurable feature-level KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented safety concepts and mechanisms
• Develop and maintain Development Interface Agreements (DIAs) with suppliers; cascade FSRs/TSRs to sensor and component vendors, ensuring alignment on safety responsibilities
• Support safety case development and participate in internal safety and design reviews

We'Re Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• 4–6 years of experience in functional safety or systems engineering, preferably within an OEM or Tier-1 ADAS program
• Hands-on experience with ISO 26262 (Parts 3, 4, 6) and familiarity with related standards such as SOTIF (ISO/PAS 21448)
• Proficient in safety analysis techniques: HARA, FTA, FMEA
• Proficient with Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) for testing, debugging, and CAPL scripting
• Understanding of ASPICE, UN ECE regulations, Euro NCAP protocols, and SAE standards

Nice To Have:

• Experience with automotive sensors (camera, radar) and ECUs
• Working knowledge of system modeling (e.g., SysML using CAMEO) and requirements management tools (Jama, Polarion, DOORS)
• Working knowledge of CAN DBCs and Ethernet ARXMLs
• Strong communication skills to present safety decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $146,000 - $205,000 USD annually. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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