Software Engineer | Functional Safety (all genders)

BRUSA Elektronik AG; Buchs (SG); On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BRUSA Elektronik AG in Buchs (CH) invites an experienced software Functional Safety professional to drive safety concepts, reviews, and analyses in an automotive embedded context. You will lead safety requirements and coordinate with the Software Architect to align with ASIL/SIL levels.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in automotive software, 3+ years in Functional Safety, and hands-on ISO 26262/IEC 61508 experience. German is a plus, English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Computer Science, or a comparable field.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical concepts for functional safety features in an embedded software environment.

Skills

ISO 26262

IEC 61508

Functional Safety

English proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

German a plus

ASIL/SIL knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronics or Computer Science degree

Tools

Infineon AURIX

STM32

Job description

Our passion for technical challenges drives us every day. With around 400 employees at our sites in Switzerland, Germany and China, we develop and produce the most innovative power electronics for electromobility. BRUSA Elektronik AG, headquartered in Buchs (Canton St. Gallen), has been a leading supplier of power electronics in the e-mobility since 1985. The "BICS" division focuses on the development of the next generations of inductive charging for automotive applications. Electromobility is the future. Be part of it! Join us in Buchs (CH) with immediate effect or by appointment as a

What you will move in this role:

• Development of technical concepts for implementing functional safety features in an embedded software environment
• Supporting the Functional Safety Manager in creating and reviewing the Functional Safety Concept (FSC) and system requirements
• Performing software safety analyses (e.g., DSA, FMEA for software)
• Leading, creating, and maintaining software safety requirements, including related verification criteria
• Deriving and aligning the impact of functional safety features on the software architecture in close cooperation with the Software Architect (including software components, interfaces, and hardware resources)
• Ensuring compliance with relevant ASPICE processes and alignment of all development activities with the required ASIL/SIL levels
• Developing a roadmap for functional safety features based on the Safety Plan and project releases
• Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors in the area of Software Functional Safety

What skills and experience you should bring:

• Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Computer Science, or a comparable field
• At least 7 years of experience in the automotive software field and 3 years in the area of Functional Safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
• Practical experience with Infineon AURIX microcontrollers; knowledge of STM32 is a plus
• To be successful in this role, you must have proven hands‑on experience with Functional Safety standards, particularly ISO 26262 and/or IEC 61508
• Very good English skills; German is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, structured way of working, team orientation, and confident communication with internal and external stakeholders