Functional Safety Manager Jobs
Functional Safety Manager jobs are open across automotive, industrial automation, medical devices, and aerospace at every level from entry-level safety engineer to principal and director, with specializations in ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and functional safety assessments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location
Irvine, California; Palo Alto, California
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Technology and InnovationElectronic Design
Compensation
- $218.2K – $327.4K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.
About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary
Join a team of safety experts building next-generation Electric Vehicle technology. As a technical leader for hardware functional safety, you will define and own the safety concept for zonal ECUs, 48V power distribution, and infotainment platforms, balancing safety, performance, and cost. You will also mentor engineers and set the safety standards across the hardware organization.
What You’ll Do
Technical ownership
Own functional safety design and execution for current and next-generation vehicle architectures.
Define the hardware technical safety concept for complex zonal and network architectures based on mixed voltage domains including 48V.
Drive HW safety requirements and safety mechanisms (diagnostics, redundancy, monitoring, safe states).
Perform and review FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and PMHF/SPFM/LFM analyses to meet ASIL targets.
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner with EE, Systems, Software, and Test teams to define architectural requirements for new HW platforms.
Align with suppliers and semiconductor partners on safety manuals, assumptions of use, and DIA.
Support safety case and assessment activities, including audits and independent reviews.
Verification and validation
Establish test plans to verify and validate HW safety requirements, including fault injection.
Collaborate on test infrastructure and automation to keep programs on schedule.
Leadership
Mentor safety engineers, set review standards, and grow team capability.
Mature safety work products and processes across ECU platforms and the HW organization.
Influence stakeholders and resolve safety trade-offs at the program level.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree.
10+ years of functional safety experience in automotive, industrial, or aerospace (7+ with demonstrated technical leadership).
Hands-on application of ISO 26262:2018 (Parts 5 and 11 especially) or IEC 61508 Parts 1, 2, and 3.
Strong command of FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and PMHF, plus ASIL decomposition and freedom from interference.
Deeper understanding of analog and digital circuit analysis skills, including high speed interfaces and network connectivity,.
Proven record of working across HW, SW, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on multiple programs.
Experience mentoring or leading engineers, formally or as a technical lead.
Preferred
48V systems experience (DC-DC converters, eFuses, battery isolation, power distribution).
Zonal or centralized E/E architecture experience.
Infotainment, display, or SoC safety experience.
Familiarity with safety tools (e.g., Medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, or equivalent FTA/FMEDA tools).
Total Rewards
We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).
Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.
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Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.
Compensation Range: $218.2K - $327.4KLocation
Irvine, California; Palo Alto, California
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Technology and InnovationElectronic Design
Compensation
- $218.2K – $327.4K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
The posted salary represents the lowest and highest ranges RV Tech reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position. Any posted salary range pertains only to the estimated starting pay for the role. Actual starting pay is based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skillset, qualifications, specific competencies, relevant education, and location.
About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary
Join a team of safety experts building next-generation Electric Vehicle technology. As a technical leader for hardware functional safety, you will define and own the safety concept for zonal ECUs, 48V power distribution, and infotainment platforms, balancing safety, performance, and cost. You will also mentor engineers and set the safety standards across the hardware organization.
What You’ll Do
Technical ownership
Own functional safety design and execution for current and next-generation vehicle architectures.
Define the hardware technical safety concept for complex zonal and network architectures based on mixed voltage domains including 48V.
Drive HW safety requirements and safety mechanisms (diagnostics, redundancy, monitoring, safe states).
Perform and review FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and PMHF/SPFM/LFM analyses to meet ASIL targets.
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner with EE, Systems, Software, and Test teams to define architectural requirements for new HW platforms.
Align with suppliers and semiconductor partners on safety manuals, assumptions of use, and DIA.
Support safety case and assessment activities, including audits and independent reviews.
Verification and validation
Establish test plans to verify and validate HW safety requirements, including fault injection.
Collaborate on test infrastructure and automation to keep programs on schedule.
Leadership
Mentor safety engineers, set review standards, and grow team capability.
Mature safety work products and processes across ECU platforms and the HW organization.
Influence stakeholders and resolve safety trade-offs at the program level.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree.
10+ years of functional safety experience in automotive, industrial, or aerospace (7+ with demonstrated technical leadership).
Hands-on application of ISO 26262:2018 (Parts 5 and 11 especially) or IEC 61508 Parts 1, 2, and 3.
Strong command of FMEDA, FTA, DFA, and PMHF, plus ASIL decomposition and freedom from interference.
Deeper understanding of analog and digital circuit analysis skills, including high speed interfaces and network connectivity,.
Proven record of working across HW, SW, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on multiple programs.
Experience mentoring or leading engineers, formally or as a technical lead.
Preferred
48V systems experience (DC-DC converters, eFuses, battery isolation, power distribution).
Zonal or centralized E/E architecture experience.
Infotainment, display, or SoC safety experience.
Familiarity with safety tools (e.g., Medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, or equivalent FTA/FMEDA tools).
Total Rewards
We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).
Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.
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Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Transportation & Logistics
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in functional safety manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience applying IEC 61508 or ISO 26262 across a full safety lifecycle
- TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, or exida functional safety engineer or manager certification
- Proficiency conducting FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, or HARA in a product development environment
- Experience authoring and reviewing safety cases, safety plans, and safety requirement specifications
- Familiarity with functional safety tools such as SCADE, PREEvision, MEDINI Analyze, or equivalent
Tips for Your Functional Safety Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the standard
Lead with the specific functional safety standard that matches each job posting, whether ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or IEC 62061. Recruiters scan for the exact standard first. Listing all three equally buries your strongest credential for that role.
List your safety lifecycle phase experience
Employers want to know which phases of the safety lifecycle you own: hazard analysis, safety requirements, verification, or validation. Call those out explicitly in your work history rather than describing projects at a high level.
Get your TÜV or exida certification on file
A TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, or exida functional safety certification moves your application past the initial screen at many OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. If you're pursuing one, note the expected completion date on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists functional safety manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your standard and industry and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a safety case walkthrough for interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a safety case or FMEA you developed. Have one ready that you can describe concisely, naming the domain, the hazard classification method used, and the outcome you delivered.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Clarify whether the role owns the full safety lifecycle or sits only in one phase before you reach the offer stage. A narrower scope affects your growth trajectory and market value at the next move, so get that confirmed in writing.
Functional Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most functional safety managers?
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, Tesla, and Stellantis are hiring the most functional safety managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Michigan, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial automation firms account for the largest share of active postings.
How many functional safety manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of functional safety manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because hands-on hardware verification and cross-functional safety reviews often require physical presence. Roles focused on safety process development, documentation, and standards consulting are most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a functional safety manager?
Start with a technical engineering degree, then build experience in a safety-critical domain such as automotive, industrial controls, or medical devices. Earn a recognized functional safety certification from TÜV or exida, contribute to safety cases and hazard analyses on real products, and move into a lead or manager role by owning the safety plan for a development program.
Can you get a functional safety manager job without direct experience?
You can transition into the role from a systems, embedded, or reliability engineering background if you can show exposure to safety standards and risk assessment methods. Earning a foundational functional safety certificate, volunteering to lead FMEA or HAZOP workshops on current projects, and targeting companies building out safety practices from scratch all improve your odds without a dedicated safety title on your resume.
What does the functional safety manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview covering your knowledge of the relevant safety standard and lifecycle phases, a practical exercise or case study where you walk through a hazard analysis or safety case, and a final conversation with engineering leadership or a cross-functional panel to assess how you manage safety activities across teams.
Where can I find and apply to functional safety manager jobs?
You can find and apply to functional safety manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your standard, industry, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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