Functional Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Perform tool classification according to ISO 26262 Part 8, Clause 11.

Define and execute tool qualification strategies for safety-relevant tools.

Support development teams in identifying and documenting tool usage scenarios.

Conduct impact analysis and risk assessments for tool errors and failures.

Prepare and maintain tool qualification plans and perform the tool qualification test

Create the tool classification & qualification reports, and evidence

Coordinate with tool vendors and internal stakeholders for tool validation activities.

Ensure traceability and compliance of tool-related safety artefacts.

Support audits and assessments related to tool qualification.

Contribute to safety case development with tool qualification inputs.

Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practices in tool validation.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and automotive safety standards.

Tool qualification as per ISO26262 of test automation/code generation tools based on python, compilers, linkers, build toolchain.

At least 1-2 tool qualification experience which are used for ASILB/D.

2) Perform HAZOP for tools.

3) Determine Tool confidence level (TCL)

4) Perform review of Tool development process.

5) Identify potential limitations and errors introduced by tools and ways to mitigate them.

Experience with tool qualification and validation in safety-critical environments.

Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., compilers, code generators, static analyzers)

Familiarity with Systems development tools (e.g preevision, system modeling tools)

Knowledge of safety analysis techniques (e.g., FMEA, FTA, DFA & HARA).

Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Experience with ASPICE and safety process frameworks is a plus.

Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication abilities.

Excellent documentation, project management, and decision-making skills.

Collaborative mindset with experience in cross-functional and international teams.