Sr. Engineer - Architect Software Functional Safety
Magna International Inc.3 months ago
Southfield, MI, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Interpret SoC/MCU safety manuals and extract hardware-software interface requirements.
- Identify safety-relevant hardware modules such as DMA, Memory Protection Units, and watchdogs.
- Align diagnostic coverage and error-handling strategies with System Engineering.
- Define fault-propagation paths from hardware fault detection through transition to a defined safe state.
- Develop and maintain software architectures that demonstrate achievement of functional safety goals.
- Own Software FMEA, Software FTA, and Software Safety Requirements with full architectural traceability.
- Independently review and challenge the primary software architecture to protect safety objectives.
- Lead teams through safety audits, formal assessments, and external evaluations.
- Mentor junior engineers on ASIL-compliant coding standards and connect hardware safety features with application software safety.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in embedded SoC development in complex silicon environments.
- 3+ years of experience specifically as a Software Architect.
- Hands-on experience developing software components that achieved ASIL C or ASIL D certification.
- Expert-level understanding of ISO 26262 Parts 4, 6, and 9.
- Direct experience participating in and defending architectures during formal safety evaluations or external audits.
- Proficiency with safety analysis tools such as Ansys medini analyze, APIS IQ-FMEA, or similar.
- Ability to interpret complex safety manuals and translate them into actionable software development tasks.
- Strong independent technical judgment and communication skills.
Benefits
- Engaging and dynamic environment focused on automotive technology innovation.
- Support and resources for employee success, with varied responsibilities and development prospects.
- Regular/permanent employment with Magna Electronics.
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.
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About Magna International Inc.
Magna International is a public Canadian automotive supplier that designs and manufactures vehicle systems, modules, and electronics for global automakers, and also builds complete vehicles through Magna Steyr. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, it operates worldwide as a Tier-1 supplier across body, seating, powertrain, ADAS, and electrification. Its common shares trade on the TSX (MG) and NYSE (MGA).