Functional Safety Engineer

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Torino; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Italia S.p.A. is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer in Torino to develop, implement and verify safety concepts for safety-related projects. You will collaborate with systems, software and hardware teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and support R&D activities.

The role requires a technical university background, driver’s license, and several years of experience in safety project development from prototype to SOP, with strong knowledge of AVL safety processes and the V-Model.

Qualifications

• Completed education in a technical university or equivalent with a focus on mechatronic, physics, software, electronics, or related field.
• Driver's License
• Certified Safety Engineer
• HV Basis Training
• Several years of proven experience in development of safety-related projects from prototype to SoP.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical/electronic development
• In-depth knowledge of AVL safety development processes which includes execution of all technical safety activities in the V-Model
• Sound knowledge of software engineering basics
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering basics
• Excellent English language skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and verify safety concepts in safety-related projects.
• Perform risk assessments and safety analyses to ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with system, software and hardware teams to verify safety functionalities.
• Carry out item definitions, HARAs, safety concepts and safety analysis.
• Execute safety tests and R&D tasks; report deviations proactively.
• Provide technical support for offers and projects.
• Contribute to lessons learned and AVL safety processes.

Skills

Safety engineering

Risk assessments

V-Model

AVL safety processes

English (very good)

Ability to travel

Driver's license

System engineering

Software/hardware intersection

Education

Technical university degree or equivalent

Job description

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Functional Safety Engineer

TheFunctional Safety Engineer must develop, implement, and verify safety concepts in safety-related projects. This job involves executing risk assessments and safety analyses and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The engineer will work closely with system, software, and hardware teams to verify safety functionalities and support R&D activities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Functional Safety Engineer must carry out the guided tasks independently

• Development of item definitions
• Development of HARAs
• Development of safety concepts
• Development of safety analysis
• Development of test specifications
• Execution of safety tests
• Execution of safety R&D tasks
• Identify and report project deviations proactively
• Contribute to lessons learnt
• Technical support of offers

YOUR PROFILE:

• Completed education in technical university or equivalent with a focus on mechatronic, physics, software, electronics, or a related field.
• Driver's License
• Certified Safety Engineer
• HV Basis Training
• Several years of proven experience in the development of safety-related projects from prototype to SoP.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical/electronic development
• In-depth knowledge of system engineering
• In-depth knowledge of safety standards
• In-depth knowledge of AVL safety development processes which includes the execution of all technical safety activities in the V-Model
• Sound knowledge of the basics of software engineering
• Sound knowledge of the basics of mechanical engineering
• English language skills (very good)
• Ability to identify and evaluate problems and present solutions to the customer
• Willingness to travel

WE OFFER:

The final offer will be determined based on experience, skills, and level of responsibility.

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Location: Torino, IT Bolzano, IT Cavriago, IT Robassomero, IT

Job Function: Safety & Security

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Sep 22, 2026

Job ID: 39508

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.