Senior Braking Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Braking Systems Engineer

Location: Foster City, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time/C2C/W2

Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Braking Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced braking technologies, including ABS, ESC, brake-by-wire, and redundancy mechanisms. This role requires strong expertise in embedded software development, system-level testing, and ISO 26262 safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead system-level design and integration of braking systems, including ABS, ESC, brake-by-wire, and redundancy mechanisms.

Define and review software architecture, interfaces (API in C++ / C), and integration strategies for safety-relevant brake functions.

Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL B–D) across the V-cycle, from concept to production.

Drive embedded software integration, focusing on high-reliability and real-time execution.

Define, implement, and validate system-level test strategies including HIL and SIL environments.

Develop and review Software Test Plans, System Integration Test Cases, and Test Automation Frameworks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Safety, Systems, Controls, Software, Validation) to ensure end-to-end functionality and safety compliance.

Participate in safety analysis (FMEA, FTA, DFA) and contribute to technical safety concepts.

Provide mentorship to junior engineers and lead technical reviews and audits.

Qualifications:

Experience with AUTOSAR, functional safety toolchains, and Functional Safety.

Exposure to diagnostics (UDS).

Prior leadership experience in cross-disciplinary teams or project management.