UL is seeking a Functional Safety Expert with strong electronic system,
hardware, and software design and safety development experience. This role will
be deeply involved in the creation of safety work products for a wide range of
vehicle and automation features, including complex systems such as electric and
autonomous vehicle platforms, industrial automation equipment, and battery and
energy storage systems for both mobile and stationary applications. etc.
The role covers a broad set of safety‑related standards, including but not
limited to ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC/EN 62061, ISO 61511, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), UL
4600, ISO 13849, and other applicable standards pertaining to functional safety,
hardware reliability, and system engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development and review of functional safety work products for
vehicle programs, with emphasis on safety lifecycle activities in compliance
with ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), UL 4600, and related functional safety
standards.
Develop strong safety argumentation and contribute to safety case creation,
including evidence‑based justification of system, hardware and software level
safety concepts.
Create or support hazard and risk analyses and develop functional, technical,
hardware, and software safety concepts for a wide range of vehicle systems,
subsystems, and electronic components.
Define and decompose safety requirements based on customer system, hardware,
and software architectures; ensure alignment with safety mechanisms,
diagnostic concepts, and architectural metrics.
Lead and perform detailed safety analyses, including FMEA, FMEDA, DFA, FTA,
STPA, and other analyses covering electronic hardware, power electronics,
battery systems, autonomous driving components, and applications ranging from
L2 to L4 automated systems.
Perform verification reviews, confirmation measures, and technical
assessments, ensuring compliance with functional safety, hardware development
processes, diagnostic coverage, and architectural integrity.
Lead technical workshops, safety training sessions, and gap analyses,
focusing on safety development, requirements definition, safety analysis, and
functional safety best practices.
Lead client programs by interacting regularly with clients in technical
program meetings and project reviews.
Provide technical assistance to clients in reference to functional safety and
related technical fields. Projects may include optional travel to client
sites and to other UL locations
Represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
Lead business development activities defining Statements of Work (SOWs) and
providing budgetary estimates for client proposal development.
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QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have hands-on electronics system/hardware/software product
design and development experience with a strong focus on safety development
lifecycle.
M.S. or B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in safety related role in automotive functional safety
Safety Analysis knowledge including HARA, STPA, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, DFA
Experience working with ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 standards
This is a Home Based position with some travel expectations to customer sites
What we offer:
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you
consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this
position is $120,000 to $145,000 and is based on multiple factors, including
job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as
other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a
target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health
benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental
and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the
standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also
provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days),
holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
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in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and
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an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers
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supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science
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dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and
to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform
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