Expert Analyst in Chassis Controls Safety Designer

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Job Summary: The Controls Safety Designer is responsible for security analysis at the control and software level for vehicle dynamics and chassis characteristics, defining concepts and ensuring compliance with ISO 26262. Key Highlights: 1. Security analysis at the control and software level for vehicles. 2. Experience with functional safety processes and ISO 26262 Part 6. 3. Worked with a global automotive industry partner. **Company Description** Applus IDIADA is a **global partner to the automotive industry** with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing **design, engineering, testing and homologation** services. IDIADA’s success in product development is built on a unique blend of highly experienced engineers, **state\-of\-the\-art test and development facilities** and the constant drive towards innovation. The company has **3000 professionals** and an international network of **56 subsidiaries and branch offices in 22 countries**, ensuring its clients receive fast, customized solutions. **Job Description** The Controls Safety Designer is responsible for safety analysis at the control and software level for vehicle dynamics and chassis characteristics. **Key Responsibilities:** * Define the technical safety concept at the control/SW level; * Analyze the control/SW architecture and provide related safety requirements to the control development team; * Perform control/security analysis of software (e.g., SW FMEA, FTA, DFA) to ensure integrity and correctness of defined concepts; * Provide detailed SW safety controls/requirements allocated to each SW component to implement the safety mechanism; * Define test cases to be executed at the vehicle level to verify safety mechanisms; * Evaluate SW safety versions based on STLA’s safety release process; * Participate in safety assessments, presenting the controls/SW safety concept and demonstrating its adequacy relative to initial requirements; * Support development and issue resolution; when necessary, assist in activities such as fault injection in vehicles or HIL testing; * Support definition, implementation, and improvement of internal processes to ensure ISO 26262 compliance for the Controls Department; * Guide other teams (e.g., control development, validation, calibration) in establishing internal processes compliant with ISO 26262; * Interface with suppliers, such as ECU suppliers, to ensure correct integration of the controls/SW safety concept into the target ECU. **Qualifications** **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields; * Solid knowledge of functional safety processes in the automotive industry, with focus on software activities, ISO 26262 Part 6; * Familiarity with ANSYS MEDINI Analyze or equivalent safety tools; * Knowledge of requirements management, processes, standards, and system testing; * Advanced English (ability to manage documentation and meetings with project teams, suppliers, and colleagues from other countries); * Experience with Office/Google Suite or similar applications; * Basic knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition systems; * Driver’s license Category B or higher, with ability to conduct test drives (test driver experience preferred); * Willingness to undertake short business trips; * Motivated profile with proactive attitude; * Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills; * Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and deliver results; * Analytical capability; * Ability to work across multiple projects according to program priorities (discontinuity handling skills); **Preferred Qualifications:** * Familiarity with electronic vehicle architecture; * Knowledge of CAN network tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.); * Proficiency or experience with ADAS technologies; * Knowledge of system-level engineering (processes, standards, and testing); * Understanding of vehicle dynamics; * Programming experience (C, C\+\+, Matlab, Python, etc.). **Additional Information** Applus IDIADA is committed to **equality,** **diversity** and **inclusion**. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.