Job Title: Functional Safety Engineer
Location: Dunton, Essex (4 days onsite per week)
Rate: £29.59/hr via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) – Increasing to £38.38/hr via an Umbrella Company after 13 weeks
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until December 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reference: F56480
Position Description
We are seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join our client's core team based in Laindon, Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring our complex, distributed technologies—including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety—meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning “what if” into “what’s next.” As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model‑based systems engineering (MBSE/SysML) tools. Additionally, you will work with global teams to design simple and safe systems that bring advanced distributed technology from research to production. This role promotes technical growth and team collaboration.
Skills Required
* Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross‑functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features).
* Apply ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and trainings to develop functional safety software and system work products.
* Use MBSE/SysML to model functions, interfaces, and safety‑related behaviour; contribute to globally common safety ratings and model libraries.
* Support creation of safety concepts and system designs; help transition advanced technologies from research to production.
* Produce clear technical documentation and communications supporting audits, reviews, and program milestones.
* Lead reviews with key stakeholders and suppliers.
* Collaborate with research and advanced engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety by design.
* Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, tools, and training.
* Serve as a growing subject‑matter expert within the first year and mentor peers in functional safety and systems engineering best practices.
Skills Preferred
* Hands‑on experience with specific MBSE tools such as MagicDraw or Cameo.
* Ability to lead technical workstreams and influence stakeholders across the organization.
* Exceptional ability to translate complex technical safety concepts into actionable requirements for non‑safety engineering teams.
* Experience developing design verification tests at the component, system, and vehicle levels.
Experience Required
* Good amount of experience in the development of software‑enabled systems.
* Proven track record of applying the ISO 26262 functional safety standard throughout the product development lifecycle.
Experience Preferred
* Experience in designing architectures for complex systems, software, or electronic hardware.
* Experience in the planning, development, and testing of embedded software.
* Experience analysing test results and executing verification plans within an automotive context.
Education Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.
Education Preferred
* Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Additional Information
Location: Hybrid working with 4 days required on‑site.
THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35
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