Senior Functional Safety & Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Software Engineer to enhance its team. This role involves developing secure software and creating security threat models while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company fosters a dynamic culture that promotes professional growth and innovation, offering competitive salaries and continuous training.

Benefits

Coaching and mentoring for professional growth

Dynamic and flexible work culture

Continuous training for staff

Opportunity for advancement into management

Competitive base salary plus bonus plan

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing or other security-related testing.
• Certifications such as CFSP, CFSE, TUV Functional Safety, CISA.
• Experience creating security threat models for products and/or systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software following a secure development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of functional safety concepts and standards.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of cause and mitigation of security vulnerabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of networking and communication

Extensive knowledge of security concepts

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hardware description languages

IEC 62443

IEC 61508

ISO 26262

Job description

Senior Functional Safety Software Engineer

Requirements:

• Knowledge of cause and mitigation of security vulnerabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Extensive experience in developing software following a secure development lifecycle
• Knowledge of networking and communication
• Ability to safely and effectively lift, carry, and move objects of varying weights
• Physical capability to perform bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking for extended periods, maintaining necessary physical dexterity and coordination
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to different temperatures, weather, and noise levels

Qualifications:

• Experience in penetration testing or other security-related testing
• Knowledge of hardware description languages
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 Series of Standards or Common Criteria Standards
• Understanding of Functional Safety Concepts
• Certifications such as CFSP, CFSE, TUV Functional Safety, CISA, CISSP, GICSP, CACE, CACS, CSSLP, or equivalents
• Knowledge of IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or other functional safety standards
• Experience with software failure modes and effects analysis
• Hardware development experience
• Experience creating security threat models for products and/or systems
• Extensive knowledge of security concepts such as identification and authentication, encryption, secure boot, and PKI

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture that promotes collaboration and professional/personal growth
• Opportunity to be part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation, and its people
• Coaching and mentoring to help team members realize their potential and achieve goals
• Private ownership with an aggressive growth strategy, offering ample advancement opportunities into operations and management
• Competitive base salary plus bonus plan
• Continuous training to maintain a knowledgeable and skilled staff
• Our leadership aims to provide value to clients, vendors, and team members

Looking forward to getting to know you...

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.