Functional Safety Engineer

ALTEN; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to support ISO 26262:2018 activities in areas like Assisted & Automated Driving. Responsibilities include delivering safety work products, leading test executions, and ensuring compliance across partnerships. Ideal candidates are experienced in functional safety engineering with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in functional safety engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262:2018 (Parts 3 and 4).
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ISO 26262:2018 work products as per the Functional Safety Plan.
• Lead the development and execution of Integration, Verification & Validation tests.
• Coordinate with suppliers for synchronized delivery under DIAs.

Skills

Integration and Verification

Safety Goal Validation

Supplier Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or Automotive Engineering

Job description

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ALTEN is looking for a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to support critical ISO 26262:2018 activities across several domains, including Assisted & Automated Driving, Body Control, and Vehicle Motion.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Delivering ISO 26262:2018 work products as outlined in the Functional Safety Plan.
• Maintaining key safety artifacts, including Item Definitions, HARAs, Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Functional Safety Requirements (FSR).
• Leading the development and execution of Integration, Verification & Validation test specifications.
• Owning all planned work products through to the completion of the Item Safety Case.
• Coordinating with suppliers and partners to ensure synchronized delivery and compliance via Development Interface Agreements (DIAs).

Who are we looking for?

• Engaging in technical discussions, managing off-plan risks, and driving resolution through collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Proven experience in Integration, Verification, and Safety Goal Validation.
• Skilled at managing supplier relationships under a DIA framework.
• Self-motivated, articulate, and proactive with a collaborative mindset and the ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Job Description

What will you be doing?

ALTEN is looking for a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to support critical ISO 26262:2018 activities across several domains, including Assisted & Automated Driving, Body Control, and Vehicle Motion.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Delivering ISO 26262:2018 work products as outlined in the Functional Safety Plan.
• Maintaining key safety artifacts, including Item Definitions, HARAs, Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Functional Safety Requirements (FSR).
• Leading the development and execution of Integration, Verification & Validation test specifications.
• Owning all planned work products through to the completion of the Item Safety Case.
• Coordinating with suppliers and partners to ensure synchronized delivery and compliance via Development Interface Agreements (DIAs).

Who are we looking for?

• Engaging in technical discussions, managing off-plan risks, and driving resolution through collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Proven experience in Integration, Verification, and Safety Goal Validation.
• Skilled at managing supplier relationships under a DIA framework.
• Self-motivated, articulate, and proactive with a collaborative mindset and the ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree-qualified (Master’s preferred) in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Automotive Engineering or related field – or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in functional safety engineering, specifically within one or more of the above domains.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262:2018, particularly Parts 3 and 4: FSC/FSR, ITS/ITR, and SGVP/SGVR.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)