System Safety Engineer

Chartsign Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is looking for a Contract System Safety Engineer with expertise in high-voltage systems and ISO 26262. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree and have a minimum of 7 years of experience in Functional Safety, along with a passion for ensuring the safety of electric vehicles. Join an innovative team dedicated to advancing safety standards.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in Functional Safety focusing on HV systems.
• Experience with ASIL assessments.
• Strong background in electrical engineering, electronics, or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Review product systems to establish safety requirements.
• Analyze safety criteria in system design to control hazards.
• Develop safety documentation and conduct audits.
• Participate in accident investigations and safety analysis activities.

Skills

HV system expertise

ISO 26262 knowledge

BEV and PHEV HV system architecture

Design Validation (DV)

Production Validation (PV)

Technical writing

Safety verification

Fault injection testing

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Chartsign is delighted to represent a prestigious client seeking a talented and experienced Contract System Safety Engineer. This role is ideal for a specialist professional with a strong background in electrical engineering, electronics, or mechatronics, and a passion for safety in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Review product systems and establish safety requirements.
• Analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design to control hazards.
• Develop safety documentation and conduct audits of operational areas.
• Participate in accident investigations and lead safety analysis activities across interdisciplinary teams.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in HV system and ISO 26262 knowledge.
• Profound understanding of BEV and PHEV HV system architecture.
• Experience in Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with safety verification and fault injection testing.

Education & Experience:*

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• 7-10 years in Functional Safety, focusing on HV systems and ASIL assessments.

We encourage candidates who meet these qualifications to apply and become part of an innovative team dedicated to ensuring safety in the future of electric vehicles.

Note:Due to the nature of the position, we are unable to offer sponsorship