Functional Safety Engineer

ACL Digital; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer specializing in Cybersecurity. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 standards in safety-critical embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with functional safety lifecycle activities, safety analyses, and risk assessments. Good communication skills and cross-functional collaboration abilities are required. Interested candidates can send their resumes for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Functional Safety engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 standards.
• Experience with safety analyses such as FMEA and FTA.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Functional Safety lifecycle activities per ISO 26262.
• Conduct safety analyses including FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.
• Define and track safety requirements for audit support.
• Perform Cybersecurity Risk Assessment aligned with ISO/SAE 21434.

Skills

Functional Safety engineering

ISO 26262

Cybersecurity concepts

HARA

FMEA

FMEDA

FTA

ISO/SAE 21434

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Title:

Functional Safety (FuSa) Engineer – Cybersecurity

Experience:

6+ Years

Company:

ACL Digital

Joining:

Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Employment Type:

Contract / Full-Time

Job Description

ACL Digital is hiring an experienced Functional Safety (FuSa) Engineer with Cybersecurity expertise to support safety-critical embedded and automotive programs. The role focuses on ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity compliance, working closely with system, hardware, and software teams.

• Lead and execute Functional Safety lifecycle activities as per ISO 26262
• Perform HARA, define FSC & TSC, and support ASIL decomposition
• Conduct safety analyses: FMEA, FMEDA, FTA
• Define, review, and track safety requirements and work products
• Perform Cybersecurity Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment (TARA)
• Support implementation of cybersecurity concepts aligned with ISO/SAE 21434
• Identify safety and security risks; recommend mitigation strategies
• Review safety & cybersecurity documentation and support audits
• Collaborate with system, HW, SW, validation, and customer teams
• Support safety and cybersecurity assessments and customer reviews

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Functional Safety engineering
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of ISO 26262 (System / HW / SW)
• Experience in HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA
• Solid understanding of Cybersecurity concepts for embedded systems
• Working knowledge of ISO/SAE 21434
• Experience with safety mechanisms and secure system architecture
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Exposure to AUTOSAR (Classic / Adaptive)
• Knowledge of secure boot, cryptography, IDS
• TÜV / Exida Functional Safety or Cybersecurity certification

Location & Mode

• Mode: Onsite / Hybrid (as per project need)

Interested candidates can share resumes to [e-mail]