Job Description
We are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to work as part of system architecture team to deliver functional safety implementation for our tier 1 supplier based in Coventry, West MIdlands
The Role
This role is responsible for the concept and implementation parts of the ISO26262 standard (pt.3 to pt.6) and its interpretation within our clients EV platforms to satisfy ISO26262 guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Perform functional safety analyses in accordance with ISO 26262, identify gaps, propose improvements, and define safety requirements.
Collaborate with design and control engineering teams to review system and software designs, ensuring that safety requirements are complete, consistent, and correctly implemented
Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 26262 processes throughout the product development lifecycle, including documentation, reviews, and assessments.
Assist client EV platform testing teams in deriving safety-related test cases and preparing test documentation for software validation, integration, and unit testing.
Note: the exact responsibilities will depend on the qualifications and background of the candidate
Requirements
Degree in software Engineering, computer science or system engineering
In-depth knowledge of ISO 26262
At least 4 years of experience as safety engineer
Experience with generating requirements and requirements management systems.
Level 2 safety reviewer, responsible for monitoring and evaluating software implementation, carried out by software teams
High analytical, strategic and conceptual competence
Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
Ability to work in a cross-functional team
Excellent communication skills
Advantageous
Software development experience in the software requirement specification, architecture specification and software low level design specification and the relevant tests
In-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 part 6 and specific knowledge in software development for ASIL requirements
Experience with by-wire systems
Experience as control engineer