Functional Safety Expert – BMS

Tata Technologies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in the UK is seeking a Functional Safety Subject Matter Expert to lead Battery Management Systems development. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards like ISO 26262 and guide cross-functional teams in safety principles. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including pension scheme, private healthcare, and holidays.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days’ Holiday

Private Health Care

Discount on JLR vehicles

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive systems with focus on BMS.
• Proven experience in safety analysis techniques (HARA, FMEA, FTA).
• Deep understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508).

Responsibilities

• Lead functional safety activities for BMS development.
• Define safety goals and requirements for BMS components.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Automotive systems experience

Knowledge of ISO 26262

Functional safety analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Medini

PTC Integrity

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Functional Safety Subject Matter Expert – BMS to be based at our customer’s site in Whitely .

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Functional Safety SME to lead the development and integration of Battery Management Systems (BMS) in compliance with ISO 26262 and other relevant safety standards. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical authority on functional safety within the BMS domain, ensuring robust safety concepts, architectures, and validation strategies across the product lifecycle.

Area of Responsibility

Lead functional safety activities for BMS development in accordance with ISO 26262 (ASIL levels A–D).

• Define and maintain safety goals, safety requirements, and safety concepts for BMS components and systems.
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments (HARA), FMEA, FTA, and other safety analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems, validation) to ensure safety compliance.
• Support safety case development and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Interface with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and regulatory bodies on safety‑related matters.
• Guide verification and validation strategies for safety mechanisms and diagnostics.
• Mentor engineering teams on functional safety principles and best practices.

Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in automotive systems, with a focus on BMS and functional safety.
• Deep understanding of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and related standards.
• Proven experience in safety analysis techniques (HARA, FMEA, FTA, DFA).
• Familiarity with automotive development tools (., DOORS, Medini, PTC Integrity).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including :

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary.
• 25 Days’ Holiday.
• Private Health Care.
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles.
• Group Income Protection.
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan.

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.>

Tata Technologies : Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.