Safety Technical SME (ADAS/Chassis)

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a below position

Job Title: Safety Technical SME – (ISO 26262 & SOTIF)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Duration: Full time

Role Overview: We are seeking Safety Technical SME with strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO 21448). The role expects technical hands-on experience, activities and ownership of functional and intended safety activities for chassis systems, including ADAS–chassis interactions, acting as the key safety authority interface between engineering teams, suppliers, OEM customers, and certification bodies.

- Braking Systems (Hydraulic, Electro-Hydraulic, Brake-by-Wire)

- Steering Systems (EPS, Steer-by-Wire)

- Suspension & Vehicle Dynamics (ABS, ESC, TCS)

- ADAS–Chassis interactions (AEB, ACC, LKA, stability and motion control handover)

- Chassis Domain Controllers, Sensors, and Actuators

Key Responsibilities (ISO 26262 V-Cycle & SOTIF):

• Own and drive functional safety lifecycle for chassis systems from concept through production and operation
• Develop and Lead Item Definition, HARA, Safety Goals, and ASIL classification
• Develop and review Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC)
• Define, allocate, and manage FSRs, TSRs, HW and SW safety requirements
• Lead and review safety analyses: System FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and interface-related risks
• Define safe states, fault reactions, and degradation strategies for chassis and ADAS handover scenarios
• Apply SOTIF (ISO 21448) to address unknown or insufficiently understood risks and performance limitations
• Support safety verification and validation (MIL/SIL/HIL, fault injection)
• Own and contribute to Safety Case and SOTIF Case development
• Perform safety impact analysis for design changes, calibration updates, and field issues

Homologation & Certification Support:

• Preparation and documentation for third-party functional safety assessments and homologation processes
• Coordinate with assessment bodies for ISO 26262 safety case reviews and formal approvals
• Provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific safety requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination & PLM Integration:

• Act as the primary safety interface for system, hardware, software, ADAS, validation, and vehicle integration teams
• Coordinate chassis and ADAS safety activities with global teams across regions
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of safety and SOTIF work products using ALM tools (Polarion, DOORS, Codebeamer)
• Integrate functional safety and SOTIF processes within the PLM environment for full lifecycle management
• Track, escalate, and resolve safety and SOTIF-related risks

Tools & Standards:

- ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ASPICE

- Medini Analyze or equivalent safety analysis tools

- IBM DOORS / Polarion / Codebeamer

- MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANoe

Required Profile:

- Engineering degree with strong automotive systems background

- 8 years’ experience in functional safety and chassis systems

- Experience with ADAS–chassis integration and safety interfaces

- Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and assessment bodies

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.