Functional Safety Intern

Job Title

Functional Safety Intern

Role Summary

Support the Functional Safety Manager in architecting and verifying hardware solutions to meet automotive and industrial functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508). Work with design, quality, technical marketing and external assessors to derive safety requirements, perform safety analyses, and maintain required documentation.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. No specific years of experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include safety architecture, analysis, documentation, and cross-team coordination.

• Architect hardware solutions to enable product compliance with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
• Work with engineering teams to derive and refine functional safety requirements.
• Own and maintain ISO 26262 documentation (JAMA).
• Perform safety analyses such as DFA, FMEDA, and FTA.
• Support safety assessments with third-party assessors.
• Collaborate with technical marketing to develop design specifications.
• Participate in ISO 26262 standards conferences and related technical activities.

Requirements

Concise list of must-have skills and desirable qualifications.

• Must-have: Strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal ICs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and across regions.
• Strong time management and ability to deliver projects on schedule.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of functional-safety-relevant IC product development processes.
• Automotive or industrial experience.
• Experience with ISO 26262 or IEC 61508.
• Experience with MCU or sensor development.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in electrical engineering, system engineering, or automotive engineering.

About the Company

Company: Monolithic Power Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is a leading provider of energy-efficient power solutions for various applications, including industrial, telecom, automotive, and consumer sectors. Known for their cutting-edge integrated power semiconductors, MPS emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and creativity, making them one of the fastest-growing companies in the semiconductor industry.