Functional Safety Engineer

Reliance One, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to advance safety-related systems for Electrified Mobility, ADAS, and connected mobility. Join a team applying ISO safety practices across vehicle electrical systems and software.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and project teams, with a hybrid work arrangement and an hourly compensation range of $35–$47. A path to direct hire is available, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant engineering experience in automotive systems, software, hardware, or controls.
• At least one year of functional safety experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ISO 21448, IEC 61508, or related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain functional safety plans aligned with customer program timelines.
• Create and review Item Definitions and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA).
• Perform and review safety analyses (FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, DFA).
• Derive safety requirements and develop functional/technical safety concepts.
• Support safety requirements implementation at system, hardware, and software levels.
• Conduct functional safety architecture and design reviews.
• Define verification and validation testing requirements.
• Support safety reviews, process audits, and product functional safety assessments.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to customers and project teams.

Skills

Functional safety

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ code

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Reliability Workbench

Ansys Medini Analyze

Job description

Hybrid Work Schedule | Contract-to-Direct Hire | $35–$47 per hour

Reliance One is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to support the development and implementation of safety-related systems and processes for our customers. This position will apply functional safety practices to products within Electrified Mobility, Intelligent Mobility—including ADAS and autonomous driving—and Connected Mobility.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain functional safety plans aligned with customer program timelines
• Create and review Item Definitions and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA)
• Perform and review safety analyses, including FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, and DFA
• Derive safety requirements and develop functional and technical safety concepts
• Support the implementation of safety requirements at the system, hardware, and software levels
• Conduct functional safety architecture and design reviews
• Define verification and validation testing requirements
• Support safety reviews, process audits, and product functional safety assessments
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations directly to customers and project teams

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in systems, software, hardware, controls, or automotive engineering
• At least one year of functional safety experience
• Knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448, IEC 61508, or comparable industry safety standards
• Experience applying functional safety principles to complex vehicle electrical systems
• Experience with ISO 26262-based processes, including risk analysis, safety concept development, FMEA, and FTA
• Experience supporting functional safety activities throughout the product development lifecycle, including:
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
• FTA, FMEA, FMEDA, and DFA
• Safety concept development
• Requirements engineering
• Architecture reviews
• Verification and validation testing
• Ability to interpret and evaluate complex vehicle systems and architectures from a safety perspective

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple industries, such as automotive, commercial vehicles, or off-highway equipment
• Experience with FMEA and FTA tools such as Reliability Workbench, Ansys medini analyze, or similar platforms
• Ability to interpret MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ code
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presentation skills and the ability to interact directly with clients
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective in a collaborative team environment

What We Offer

• $35–$47 per hour
• Contract-to-direct-hire opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on your first day
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Reliance One, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.