Functional Safety (FuSa) Base Software Engineer

SKAAR TECH LTD; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced FuSa Base Software Engineer to design and implement safety mechanisms at the microcontroller level for safety-critical embedded systems. The role requires 5+ years of experience and strong knowledge of functional safety principles. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and conducting detailed software testing. This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about embedded systems and safety software development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in base software development for real-time embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of functional safety principles and safety lifecycle processes.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, requirements traceability, and static analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safety mechanisms for base software platforms.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

Skills

C programming

Functional safety principles

Low-level drivers

Real-time embedded systems

Tools

Infineon Tricore TC3xx

ADI wireless BMS

NXP FS65 SBC

Elektrobit AUTOSAR stack

Job description

Job description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced FuSa Base Software Engineer to support the design, implementation, and validation of safety mechanisms at the microcontroller level for high-integrity embedded systems. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

∙Design and implement safety mechanisms for base software platforms at the microprocessor level

∙Interpret and apply microcontroller/chip safety manuals to guide software architecture and diagnostics

∙Develop and maintain low-level software for real-time embedded systems in safety-critical environments

∙Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 Part 6 and support full ASPICE V-cycle software delivery

∙Collaborate with system architects, hardware engineers, and safety managers to define and validate safety concepts

∙Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing with traceability to safety requirements

∙Support safety analysis activities including SW-FMEA, fault injection, and diagnostic coverage assessment

Required Skills & Experience

∙5+ years of experience in base software development for real-time embedded systems

∙Strong understanding of functional safety principles and safety lifecycle processes

∙Proficient in C programming, with experience in low-level drivers, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers

∙Familiarity with Infineon Tricore TC3xx, ADI wireless BMS, NXP FS65 SBC, and Elektrobit AUTOSAR stack

∙Experience with safety-related software architectures, watchdogs, memory protection, and error handling

∙Working knowledge of configuration management, requirements traceability, and static analysis tools Preferred Qualifications

∙Exposure to ASIL-D software development and tool qualification processes

∙Experience with safety-certified RTOS and AUTOSAR safety extensions ∙Familiarity with safety case documentation and independent safety assessments