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Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to support ISO 26262 compliant projects for Assisted and Automated Driving. This role involves managing safety-related documents and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in relevant fields and experience in the automotive safety domain.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in functional safety for automated driving.
  • Experience creating specific ISO 26262:2018 work products.
  • Skilled in Integration and Verification of safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver ISO 26262:2018 work products for Assisted/Automated Driving.
  • Maintain work products including Item Definition and Safety Concepts.
  • Conduct discussions with suppliers and technical partners.

Skills

Functional Safety Management
ISO 26262:2018
Integration and Verification
Supplier Management

Education

Masters degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

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04.06.2025

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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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