Safety-Critical Systems Engineer – Driverless Vehicle
Bliq
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berlin • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Design and implement safety-critical subsystems based on ASIL-D compliant MCUs to monitor and control the vehicle in case of primary system failure (e.g., main compute failure)
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to define safe architecture for driverless operation, including emergency braking and failover mechanisms
- Develop and validate system safety concepts, technical safety requirements, and software safety mechanisms [in accordance with ISO 26262]
- Integrate and validate safety MCUs with vehicle CAN and sensor networks, ensuring seamless interaction with power steering, braking, and ADAS subsystems
- Perform FMEA, FMEDA, and safety analysis to support functional safety case documentation
- Interface with suppliers of power steering ECUs, brake systems, and ADAS sensors to ensure compatibility with safety goals
- Develop testing procedures and HIL setups to verify and validate system-level safety performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
- Strong experience with CAN/CAN-FD, fault diagnostics, watchdog design, and state machine control
- Experience working with power steering systems, brake control units, or ADAS ECUs
- Strong debugging and system-level problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Flexible working environment with remote options
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive and robotics technology
- Competitive salary and equity participation for the right candidate
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
ASIL-DISO 26262FMEAFMEDACANCAN-FDfault diagnosticswatchdog designstate machine controlHIL testing
Soft skills
problem-solvingcollaboration