Functional Safety Controls Engineer

Nalys; Thorembais-Saint-Trond; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nalys is seeking an engineering consultant to design, develop, and verify safety-critical control algorithms for advanced hybrid transmissions. You will review requirements, propose architectures, and drive process improvements to meet ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards. You will collaborate with MBD teams and mentor engineers, ensuring robust software quality throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive software development experience.
• Strong focus on functional safety and process optimization.
• Must master ISO 26262 principles and ASPICE.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify safety-critical control algorithms for hybrid transmissions.
• Review system-level requirements and propose robust architectures.
• Improve requirements management, traceability, and verification practices to align with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Collaborate with Model-Based Development teams on proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers.

Skills

Functional safety

Automotive software

Leadership / mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechatronics / Electrical / Software Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Nalys is an engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to high-tech projects, providing expertise to top industry players. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client which operates across Belgium and the Netherlands. Supported by state-of-the-art R&D testing facilities, they are a major innovator in the automotive sector. Their portfolio focuses on advanced conventional and dual-clutch hybrid transmissions built to optimize fuel efficiency, enhance driving performance, and significantly lower CO2 emissions.

Job Description

As an engineering consultant for Nalys, you will take on a highly engaging, hands-on role within our client's Functional Safety Controls team. Your primary mission will be to design, develop, and rigorously verify safety-critical control algorithms for advanced hybrid transmission systems. You will play a crucial part in the engineering lifecycle by critically reviewing system-level requirements and proposing technical architectures that guarantee maximum robustness, software quality, and safety compliance.

Beyond core development, you will be a key driver for continuous process improvement across the engineering department. You will partner closely with process experts to audit current practices, bridge methodological gaps, and translate theoretical process requirements into practical, daily engineering workflows. This includes upgrading requirements management, traceability, and verification practices to align perfectly with ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Model-Based Development (MBD) teams on proof-of-concept initiatives to enhance software environments and methodologies. As a technical pillar within the team, you will also provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to your fellow engineers.

Profile / Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled engineer holding a Master's degree or a PhD in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline. You must bring a minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive software development, with a very strong focus on functional safety and process optimization.

A deep, practical mastery of ISO 26262 principles and the ASPICE framework is mandatory, as you will be responsible for implementing these standards throughout the software development lifecycle. You should possess a solid background in Model-Based Development (MBD) and software quality enhancement. Excellent analytical abilities are required to effectively challenge technical solutions and system requirements. You are recognized for your outstanding communication skills, your methodical approach to problem-solving, and your capacity to lead by example and provide technical support to multidisciplinary teams.