Senior Functional Safety Engineer - Assisted and Automated Driving

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive OEM is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to contribute to the development of automated driving systems. The role focuses on delivering ISO 26262 work products and requires extensive experience in functional safety. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and is outside IR35, making it ideal for qualified candidates ready for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience of functional safety within automated/assisted driving.
• Experience creating ISO 26262:2018 work products preferred.
• Knowledge in managing suppliers via Development Interface Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ISO 26262:2018 work products for Assisted and Automated Driving.
• Maintain and own the development of Functional Safety work products.
• Conduct technical discussions with suppliers and partners.

Skills

Functional safety

ISO 26262

Systems Engineering

Integration Verification Validation

Education

Masters degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Senior Functional Safety Engineer - Assisted and Automated Driving

6-month initial contract

Hybrid working - Leamington Spa

Outside IR35, 42 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an Automotive OEM, based in Leamington Spa, who are seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As Senior Functional Safety Engineer, your main responsibilities are:

• Delivering ISO 26262:2018 work products specified within the Functional Safety Plan for Items related to Assisted and Automated Driving
• Maintain all ISO 26262:2018 Work Products for assigned Items including Item Definition, HARAs, Functional Safety Concepts, and Functional Safety Requirements.
• Own the development and execution of Integration, Verification and Validation test specifications and other relevant documents/analyses.
• Own the development of all planned ISO 26262:2018 work products up to and including the Item Safety Case.
• Conduct technical discussions with suppliers and technical partners as required.

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic or Automotive Engineering, Batchelors degree and equivalent industrial experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience of functional safety within the automated and assisted driving domains
• Experience creating ISO 26262:2018 Parts 3 and 4 work products, in particular FSC/FSR, ITS/ITR and SGVP/SGVR.
• Experience in Integration, Verification of FSRs and Safety Goal Validation.
• Experience managing suppliers in accordance with a Development Interface Agreement.

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