Core Functional Safety Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Functional Safety Engineer to execute ISO 26262 activities across global teams, applying Ford safety processes and MBSE SysML for system models. You will support safety concepts, collaborate with advanced engineering, and produce clear safety documentation to meet milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in ISO 26262, 3+ years in systems engineering and automotive domains, and hands-on Python automation skills. A strong cross-functional background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Systems/Computer Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience or knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standard.
• 3+ years' experience with understanding systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle.
• 3+ years' experience in automotive systems (ADAS, powertrain, infotainment).
• 3+ years' experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• 3+ years' experience with software programming (e.g., Python) including automation, data analysis, and tool integration.

Responsibilities

• Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities across global and cross-functional teams (powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance).
• Apply Ford functional safety processes, methods, tools, and training to develop safety work products for systems and software.
• Use MBSE/SysML to model system functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviors.
• Support development of safety concepts (FSC/TSC) and system architectures.
• Collaborate with research and advanced engineering teams to transition new technologies into production.
• Create clear and compliant technical documentation to support audits, reviews, and program milestones.
• Work closely with product development, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure “safety by design.”
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in functional safety processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to global safety libraries, standards, and best practices.
• Develop into a subject matter expert and support mentoring within the team.

Skills

ISO 26262

MBSE SysML

Python

Systems engineering

Automotive domain experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities across global and cross-functional teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance).
• Apply Ford functional safety processes, methods, tools, and training to develop safety work products for systems and software.
• Use MBSE/SysML to model system functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviors.
• Support development of safety concepts (FSC/TSC) and system architectures.
• Collaborate with research and advanced engineering teams to transition new technologies into production.
• Create clear and compliant technical documentation to support audits, reviews, and program milestones.
• Work closely with product development, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure “safety by design.”
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in functional safety processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to global safety libraries, standards, and best practices.
• Develop into a subject matter expert and support mentoring within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience or knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety standard.
• 3+ years' experience with understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle.
• 3+ years' experience in automotive systems (e.g., ADAS, powertrain, infotainment).
• 3+ years' experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• 3+ years' experience with demonstrating the ability to develop and enhance engineering processes and deliverables through software programming (e.g., Python or similar), including automation, data analysis, and tool integration.