Engineering Assistant - Functional Safety (Part-time)

Description The Engineering Assistant (Intern) will support Functional Safety activities for automotive projects under the guidance of experienced Functional Safety Engineers. This position provides hands-on exposure to ISO 26262 processes, safety analyses, requirements management, and systems engineering within the automotive industry. This internship is scheduled to begin in January 2027 . To secure top talent, the selection process will take place in advance of the start date. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the Fall 2026 recruiting season. Must be US Citizen or Green card holder. Responsibilities Support development and maintenance of Functional Safety work products. Assist in Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) activities. Support creation and maintenance of safety requirements and traceability matrices. Help review customer, supplier, and internal engineering documentation. Participate in safety analyses such as FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Support requirements management activities using engineering tools. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation. Assist senior engineers in safety reviews and project meetings. Conduct research on Functional Safety, ADAS, Automated Driving, and emerging automotive technologies. Requirements Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the following or related study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering Must be US Citizen or Green card holder. Basic understanding of embedded systems or software development. Ability to work 15-25 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications Coursework or project experience related to one or more of the following : Automotive systems Embedded software Control systems Functional Safety ADAS/Autonomous Driving Familiarity with: ISO 26262

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Requirements Engineering Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Jama, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated hands‑on engineering experience through automotive, robotics, defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems research projects beyond standard academic coursework. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr FEV Group