Remote Senior Functional Safety Engineer

TUV SUD America; Corpus Christi (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work?

Global cross-functional teams

Career development

Job summary

TUV SUD America, Inc. is hiring a senior safety engineer to lead functional safety activities for automotive, rail, and machinery projects. You will design, test, and document safety-critical systems, collaborating with international teams and customers to ensure compliance with ISO standards.

The role offers a fully remote work model with travel up to 20% nationally, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in functional safety with automotive, rail, machinery, or similar systems.
• Experience in design and development of safety-critical systems (ISO 26262, ISO 61508, ISO 13849).
• Strong technical leadership and ability to work in collaborative environments.
• Excellent communication and basic project management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Flexibility to travel and work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assess, and test products for conformity with international and national regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to appropriate standards.
• Support sales and marketing with technical expertise including customer presentations.
• Generate test procedures and communicate with safety agencies regarding product design.
• Provide technical support during safety test programs and site inspections.
• Stay updated on safety requirements, procedures, and technologies through training and seminars.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and work within ISO 17025 Quality System.

Skills

Functional safety

Technical leadership

Communication

Project management

Engineering drawings

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

TUV SUD America, Inc. is hiring a senior safety engineer to lead functional safety activities for automotive, rail, and machinery projects. You will design, test, and document safety-critical systems, collaborating with international teams and customers to ensure compliance with ISO standards.

The role offers a fully remote work model with travel up to 20% nationally, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellbeing and professional development.