Functional Safety Systems Engineer

Order Ref: 56480

Position Title: Functional Safety Systems Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Dunton, Essex

Division: Product Development

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK*

Hybrid working with 4 days required on-site.

Position Description

• Our Client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join the core team in the Technical Centre 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.
• Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features).
• Apply Client 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 Required

• ISO 26262 Proficiency: Practical application of ISO 26262 processes, methods, and tools within a product development environment.
• MBSE/SysML Modelling: Ability to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviours using system modelling languages.
• Technical Documentation: Strong capability in producing clear technical work products to support audits, safety cases, and program milestones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with global teams across diverse disciplines (Powertrain, Infotainment, Quality, Manufacturing).
• Systems Thinking: A proactive approach to understanding complex system interactions and “safety by design” principles.

Skills Preferred

• Tool Expertise: Hands-on experience with specific MBSE tools such as MagicDraw or Cameo.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to lead technical workstreams and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical safety concepts into actionable requirements for non-safety engineering teams.
• Test Development: Experience developing design verification tests at the component, system, and vehicle levels.

Experience Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years 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 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.

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