Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer (Software) – Automotive

We are looking for an experienced Functional Safety Engineer with a strong software background to join our team and support cutting-edge automotive projects. If you have a deep understanding of ISO 26262, experience in embedded software development, and a passion for ensuring safety in automotive systems, we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities:

Develop and implement functional safety concepts for automotive software in accordance with ISO 26262.
Define and analyze safety requirements at system, software, and hardware levels.
Conduct hazard and risk assessments (HARA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMEDA).
Support software architecture design to meet functional safety standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system, hardware, and software engineers.
Plan and execute safety validation and verification activities.
Support software development teams in implementing safety mechanisms and compliance measures.
Document safety case evidence and support functional safety audits and assessments.

Your Profile:

Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in automotive functional safety with a focus on software development.
Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 and safety analysis methodologies.
Experience in embedded software development (C, C++, or Python) and safety-critical software design.
Understanding of AUTOSAR, ASPICE, and software development processes.
Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Medini Analyze, VectorCAST, or similar.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus).