Functional Safety & Hardware Development Consultant (all genders)

INVENSITY Group; Wiesbaden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured Onboarding

Varied Projects

Continuous Development

Flat Corporate Culture

International Network

Flexible Working

Job summary

INVENSITY Group in Wiesbaden seeks a Safety Engineer to lead functional safety activities for safety-critical systems. You will develop safety concepts, perform analyses, and support TÜV interactions across hardware and software domains.

The role requires strong knowledge of safety standards, 3+ years in the field, and a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach. A hybrid work model is offered with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in functional safety or safety engineering.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 and/or ISO 26262 certifications.
• Experience with safety analyses and safety-related calculations.
• Software development and verification experience (C/MISRA C) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain FSM plans, modification plans, and safety concept descriptions.
• Conduct safety analyses such as FMEDA, FMEA, and safety criticality analyses.
• Review hardware, software, and test documentation (formal and technical reviews).
• Coordinate Change Control Board processes and Jira ticket handling.
• Create and maintain safety user manuals.
• Coordinate communication with TÜV and respond to technical inquiries.

Skills

Functional safety

Safety engineering

Safety concepts

Safety calculations

MISRA C

Education

Electrical engineering or related field

Automation engineering

Mechatronics/Computer science

Tools

Safety PLC systems

CPU components

Hardware & firmware

Verification methods

Job description

Welcome

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the future of safety-critical systems? At INVENSITY, you'll work on innovative development projects for leading technology companies.
In an exciting environment focused on microcontroller development, you'll take responsibility for functional safety and support our customers throughout the entire development process.

What can you expect?

• You will be responsible for the further development and maintenance ofFSM plans, modification plans, and safety concept descriptions, as well as the associated requirements management.
• You will conduct safety analysessuch as FMEDA, FMEA, and safety criticality analyses, and assist with code control and code reviews.
• You will be responsible for the formal and, in some cases, technical review of hardware, software, and test documentation.
• You will participate in the Change Control Board, coordinate the processing of Jira tickets, and assist with the evaluation of and decision-making regarding changes.
• You will coordinate the creation and maintenance of safety user manuals.
• You will assist with communication and coordination with TÜV, for example, in preparing and addressing technical inquiries.

Your profile

• Degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics, computer science, or a comparable technical field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in functional safety, safety engineering, or a comparable technical field
• In-depth knowledge of functional safety and a safety certification in accordance with IEC 61508 and/or ISO 26262
• Good knowledge of safety PLC systems, CPU components, and hardware and firmware development
• Good knowledge of safety concepts and safety-related calculations, particularly PFH/PFD calculations
• Knowledge of software development and verification, such as C/MISRA C and unit testing, is a plus
• Fluent German and business-level English

What are your benefits?

• Structured Onboarding: A clear onboarding plan, joint start dates and dedicated contacts will support you throughout your first steps with us
• Varied Projects:A wide range of tasks across different industries ensures a steep learning curve and quick responsibility
• Continuous Development: Mentoring, coaching and training through the INVENSITY Academy support your long-term personal and professional development
• Flat Corporate Culture: Monthly events, flat hierarchies and an appreciative working atmosphere shape our everyday work life
• International Network: Benefit from knowledge sharing and exchange within our global expert network
• Flexible Working: Permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, home office options, part-time models and sabbatical opportunities
• Clear Career Paths: Transparent development paths and early responsibility enable you to grow in your career
• Performance-Related Compensation: Fixed and variable salary components as well as semi-annual performance assessments

Good to know

Type of position: Permanent full-time employment
Work model: Hybrid (office & home office)

Your contact person

Sinja Seyfert
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