Principal Engineer - SW Product Functional Safety (f/m/d)
2 days ago• Wuppertal, Germany
Your role:
Functional Safety Technology and Trends vision
- Actively monitoring the new automotive safety trends: products, process, tooling
- Actively monitor and gather information about the competitors' software safety technical solutions & strategies
- Benchmark and analyze the competitor's software safety technical solutions
- Anticipate the internal & external safety needs
- On customer and leadership requests, act with urgency and be ready to answer any technical safety question
ISO 26262 (FuSa) & ISO/PAS 8800 (Safety and AI)
- Participate in associated ISO committees for influencing and analyzing and anticipating compliance needs
- Participate in any relevant Software international organization, including tooling
Software Safety Technical Leadership, Project Support and Innovation
- Provide technical Software safety leadership for influencing the Aptiv safety architecture of the future
- Lead the deployment of Model/Software in the loop safety related activities
- Lead the adaptation of LET paradigm in Software design and leverage the increased predictability to improve the overall system's reliability and safety
- Create a strong relationship with the Principal System and Hardware Functional Safety Engineers and develop synergies between the SYS/HW/SW domains
- Create a strong network in the Aptiv Safety & SW communities, across different teams and functions
- Provide technical support and respond to executive leadership requests with urgency
- Determine the internal teams and external suppliers' safety requirements and responsibilities
Operation
- Support customer projects, on request, from end to end
- Engage in safety escalation for problem resolutions
- Drive our Aptiv/Wind River Linux safety compliant solution strategy and push it for adoption
Process Development and Training
- Mentor and support the engineering team, including the safety teams, for executing the safety policies and Software safety lifecycle processes
- Contribute to continuous development or enhancement of the Safety processes based on lessons learned or new compliance requirements
- Promoter the deployment of MIL/SIL (Model/Software in the Loop) through the Safety angle
- Integrate functional safety lifecycle processes in DevOps/CI-CD
- Develop or support the development of methods and tools for streamlining product safety development, including AI assistance
Your background:
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- Bachelor and /or Master's degree in Business, IT or similar
- Good Knowledge in ADAS/ADS/Cockpit systems and in SDV/SVA
- Good knowledge of Automotive Regulations, Standards
- Strong knowledge in ISO 26262 (FuSa) & ISO/PAS 8800 (Safety and AI)
- Good knowledge in MIL/SIL (Model/Software in the Loop)
Referent in
- FFI concept
- SW safety analysis, such as SW FMEA, SW FTA, SW Critical Path Analysis
- Commercial tool supporting SW Safety analysis
- SW partitioning
- Mixed criticality system
- ETC
- Strong knowledge of Operating Systems, including Linux, and safety solutions from the different Automotive market suppliers
- Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR (MCAL, BSW, RTE, Complex Drivers, Application Layer ...) and safety solutions from the different Automotive market suppliers
- Good knowledge in LET paradigm - understand how to take advantage of ENOS product to improve the system safety in general
- Good knowledge of A-SPICE 4.0
- Knowledge of automotive development processes
- Demonstrated ability to take the lead on key issues
- Ability to teach and listen to teams
- Ability to interpret the various trends and currents in the global ecosystem that impact APTIV
- fluent in English (written and spoken) and ideally good German language skills
Why join us?
• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents
Aptiv Benefits:
• Our working style: flexible work environment
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community
Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!
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Client-provided location(s): Wuppertal, Germany
Job ID: Aptiv-J000683374
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-07-24T12:59:29
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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