System Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM in the Warwick area is seeking a System Safety Engineer with expertise in high-voltage systems and functional safety. You'll join a contract-based position focused on safety excellence across BEV and PHEV platforms. This role involves conducting audits, developing safety criteria, and ensuring effective safety integration.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Functional Safety for HV systems.
• Deep understanding of High Voltage Architectures (batteries, inverters, power distribution).

Responsibilities

• Review product systems and establish safety requirements.
• Conduct audits and evaluate system safety programs.
• Develop safety documentation to support operational needs.

Skills

Expertise in HV systems

ISO 26262

Safety verification

Fault injection testing

FMEA

ASIL assessments

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Electronics

Mechatronics

Certification in Functional Safety

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System Safety Engineer, royal leamington spa

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Client:

Expleo Group

Location:

royal leamington spa, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a seasoned System Safety Engineer with a passion for high-voltage systems and functional safety? A leading OEM in the Warwick area is seeking a contract-based specialist to join their cutting-edge team and drive safety excellence across BEV and PHEV platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review product systems, support equipment, and operational specifications to establish robust safety requirements.
• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design and procedures to mitigate hazards.
• Develop and maintain safety documentation to support customer and operational requirements.
• Conduct audits and evaluate the effectiveness of system safety programs.
• Participate in accident investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure cost-effective integration of safety requirements into concept design and development.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in HV systems and ISO 26262 (all parts).
• In-depth knowledge of BEV & PHEV HV system architecture.
• Experience with Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV).
• Proven track record across the full safety lifecycle – from hazard analysis to safety validation.
• Strong leadership in cross-functional safety analysis activities.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with safety verification and fault injection testing.
• Familiarity with ASIL assessments, FMEA, and diagnostic analysis.

Education & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Additional certification in Functional Safety.
• 7–10 years of experience in Functional Safety for HV systems.
• Deep understanding of High Voltage Architectures (batteries, inverters, power distribution, chargers, DCDC).

Ready to make an impact in the future of mobility?

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