Functional Safety Engineer, Chassis Controls

The Chassis Controls team at Tesla is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to design and develop world-class safety-critical Chassis Controls features. This high-visibility role involves working on safety-critical functions like braking, steering, traction control, stability control, and anti-lock braking to ensure safe vehicle operation. The ideal candidate will determine system design paradigms, controller networking, and monitoring concepts while collaborating with a team of functional safety engineers to develop frameworks, tools, and processes that exceed industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing functional safety concepts and system architectures for Vehicle Dynamics and Brake Controls software
• Leading functional safety activities such as HARAs, DFMEAs, and Technical Safety Requirements definition
• Implementing safety-critical software with a focus on monitoring and safety code
• Ensuring follow-through on design aspects across teams from conception to production
• Informing safety concept validation plans for high-quality product test cases
• Mentoring peers and junior engineers on functional safety processes, tools, and frameworks

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with electronics and hardware teams, as well as personal production of software solutions across the full vertical stack. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts to realize industry firsts in Chassis Controls.

Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, along with expertise in designing safety-critical systems and familiarity with automotive safety standards like ISO 26262. Proficiency in vehicle dynamics, braking, embedded systems, software development, and experience with CAN and Vector CAN tools are highly valued. Knowledge of Controls and programming skills in C or Python are preferred.

Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, multiple medical plan options, family-building and fertility benefits, 401(k) with employer match, and various other financial and wellness perks. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.