Functional Safety Engineer

ALTEN; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Social gatherings and team buildings

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to support ISO 26262:2018 activities across multiple domains such as Assisted Driving and Vehicle Motion. Engage in technical discussions, maintain safety artifacts, lead testing, and manage supplier relationships. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in functional safety engineering, specifically in Assisted & Automated Driving, Body Control, or Vehicle Motion.
• 3+ years of experience in functional safety engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 26262:2018.
• Ability to lead complex problem‑solving and coordinate with suppliers under a DIA framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ISO 26262:2018 work products as outlined in the Functional Safety Plan.
• Maintain key safety artifacts, including Item Definitions and Functional Safety Requirements.
• Lead the development of Integration, Verification & Validation test specifications.
• Own all planned work products through to the Item Safety Case.
• Coordinate with suppliers and partners to ensure synchronized delivery and compliance via Development Interface Agreements (DIAs).

Skills

Integration, Verification, and Validation

Safety Goal Validation

Supplier relationship management

ISO 26262:2018 knowledge

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Senior Functional Safety Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Passionate about engineering, result‑oriented, proactive.
• 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.

In short you get

• A personalized 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 Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

Senior

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting