System and Hardware Safety Architect
Core
Define system-level reference safety concepts and drive functional safety innovation for automotive, industrial, and robotics systems, focusing on 48V Energy Distribution, X-by-Wire, and electrification applications.
Role type
Senior IC System and Hardware Safety Architect
Builds
System-level reference safety concepts, safety manuals, application notes, and proof-of-concepts for NXP semiconductor products.
Domain
Automotive and Industrial Functional Safety
Required skills
Functional safety standards (ISO 26262 ASIL D, IEC 61508), Safety analysis (FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA), Power electronics (48V energy distribution, PMIC, DC/DC, gate drivers), Hardware-Software Interfaces (HSI), Technical leadership
Preferred skills
X-by-Wire safety concepts, Automotive Tier 1 or 2 supplier experience, Embedded systems design, Mentorship
Technologies
ISO 26262, IEC 61508, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA, 48V architectures, OBC, BMS, X-by-Wire
Responsibilities
Define System, Technical, and Hardware Safety Concepts compliant with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508; Run safety analyses (FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA); Analyze NXP IC safety documentation to derive integration requirements; Develop safety manuals and customer-facing collateral; Support hardware and software integration teams; Engage with customers to support system-level functional safety concepts; Drive technical leadership and mentor engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
