Safety and Systems Engineer (f/m/d)

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring 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. 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’s 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. * 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. * Ability to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviours using system modelling languages. Strong capability in producing clear technical work products to support audits, safety cases, and program milestones. * Ability to work effectively with global teams across diverse disciplines (Powertrain, Infotainment, Quality, Manufacturing). * A proactive approach to understanding complex system interactions and “safety by design” principles. Exceptional ability to translate complex technical safety concepts into actionable requirements for non-safety engineering teams. Strong 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. Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science. Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Location: Hybrid working with 4 days required on-site….