Systems Engineer

Pro Staff; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k)

EAP

Commuter/parking

Job summary

Pro Staff in Southfield, MI is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced automotive systems. This role requires strong expertise in ISO 26262, SOTIF, systems engineering, and automotive safety compliance, with experience at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier in a functional safety environment.

Responsibilities include leading Functional Safety Concepts, FSR, safety architecture, validation, and collaboration with engineering and supplier teams to ensure safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related engineering discipline
• Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years in functional safety or systems engineering in automotive
• Experience with ISO 26262 lifecycle activities and SOTIF analyses

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Functional Safety Concepts, HARA, Functional Safety Requirements, and Technical Safety Requirements
• Define and review safety architecture for vehicle systems, hardware, and software
• Support safety validation, verification activities, and readiness metrics
• Develop and maintain functional safety processes, documentation, and compliance activities
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, and supplier teams to ensure safety requirements are achieved
• Drive risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety-focused decision-making throughout product development

Skills

ISO 26262

SOTIF

Functional safety

Automotive safety compliance

Technical leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Medini

APIS IQ

Jama

Job description

Systems Engineer

Location: Southfield, MI (100% Onsite)

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, with potential overtime

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced automotive systems. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in ISO 26262, SOTIF, systems engineering, and automotive safety compliance. Candidates must have experience working for an OEM or Tier 1 supplier in a functional safety environment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Functional Safety, Systems Engineering, or a related automotive engineering role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with ISO 26262 and functional safety lifecycle activities.
• Experience performing SOTIF analysis and developing safety-related work products.
• Background supporting automotive OEM or Tier 1 development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medini, APIS IQ, Jama, or similar safety and requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, CMMI, Agile development methodologies, and embedded systems.
• Strong technical leadership, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience supporting supplier management and external safety reviews.

Job Duties

• Lead development of Functional Safety Concepts, HARA, Functional Safety Requirements, and Technical Safety Requirements.
• Define and review safety architecture for vehicle systems, hardware, and software.
• Support safety validation, verification activities, and readiness metrics.
• Develop and maintain functional safety processes, documentation, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, and supplier teams to ensure safety requirements are achieved.
• Drive risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety-focused decision-making throughout product development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Applicants must be able to work on-site in Southfield, MI.