Software Requirements Engineer

About the Role

In this role, you will gain an overview of any system or customer requirements as well as their implementation in the software department. As a reliable contact person, you form the interface to software development, the software test team, the system department and customers in the field of electrification of drive systems. As a Software Requirements Engineer, you will also be responsible for the strategic development of requirements management, work on process reviews and process improvements, and act in accordance with current automotive processes. After an appropriate training period, you will take on the following tasks, among others.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system functional safety engineering in the development of the technical safety concept with focus on SW.
• Support the SW architect in the development of the functional safety concept.
• Review SW related safety requirements (SYS, HSI, SW).
• Collaborate with the SW architect in the preparation of information needed for SW safety analyses (e.g. critical paths).
• Perform / coordinate SW safety analyses (SW-FMEA, DFA) to identify potential failure modes and their impact on safety.
• Develop and maintain SW safety analyses reports.
• Provide guidance and support to software development teams on safety-related topics, including coding standards, testing methodologies, and safety validation techniques.
• Represent SW functional safety in customer meetings.

Who we are looking for

Software Requirement Engineer 

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Mechanical, electrical, electronics preferred)
• Strong knowledge of functional safety standards and regulations, such as ISO 26262.
• 5y+ of experience in software development for highly safety-critical systems (ASIL C/D) in the automotive industry.
• Experience with decomposition of safety requirements/goals within software.
• Proficiency in safety analysis techniques, such as FMEA and DFA.
• Familiarity with software development processes and methodologies, including Agile and V-model.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate potential safety risks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Certification (TÜV, EQCI, or similar) in functional safety (ISO 26262).
• Experience with automotive safety-related standards, such as ASPICE, AUTOSAR, etc..
• Knowledge of functional safety for applications in the field of electric drives (or sound knowledge of the functioning of electric drives)
• Ideally, relevant professional experience in the automotive environment or in the field of drive technology.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

Details of our benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process.

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