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Job statistics for Functional Safety Lead

Days open
34 days
Expected tenure
5.5 years
Estimated salary
$162,000
Based on Lead / Manager seniority, the Automotive industry and United States market rates.
Technologies used3 tools
Languages
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Median tenure at company3.7 years

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Tata Technologies

Functional Safety Lead

Closed
Focus
Functional safety
Location
Atlanta, GA
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Source
LinkedIn

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Standards
ISO 26262ISO 21448 (SOTIF)UL 4600

Job description

About the role

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.

Duration: Full time

  • Establishing and owning Management (FSM) system, defining toolchains, processes, and templates.
  • Leading Item Definition, and (), and setting Safety Goals for vehicle systems (Powertrain, Chassis, ADAS).
  • Deriving Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC) and driving cross-functional alignment across hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Managing suppliers by defining safety requirements and auditing third-party components against corporate targets.
  • Compiling comprehensive "Safety Cases" to justify public road safety readiness.
  • Building, training, and mentoring a growing portfolio team of safety engineers.

Required Technical Credentials & Experience

  • Mandatory Certification: ISO 26262 Functional Safety Professional/Expert certification through accredited bodies such as TÜV SÜD or exida.
  • Preferred Certification: UL 4600 and (ISO 21448) Autonomy Safety Professional credentials.
  • Legal Mandate: Must strictly be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with full proof of immediate employment eligibility.
  • Experience Baseline: 7+ years in automotive engineering, with a minimum of 4 years dedicated specifically to ISO 26262 environments.
  • Academic Background: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Analysis Toolkit: Mastery of ASIL decomposition, , (FTA), and .
  • Software/Hardware Exposure: Familiarity with safety-critical software rules (MISRA C/C++, Adaptive AUTOSAR) and hardware mechanisms like Lockstep cores and ECC.

Work Environment Adaptability

  • Ability to work comfortably in both an office environment and an active, fast-paced manufacturing area exposed to heat, cold, moving objects, and sheet metal (p. 3).
  • Readiness to spend frequent weeks working 40+ hours alongside stakeholder communication loops.
Legal and equal opportunity notices

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business