Functional Safety Engineer

NegotiableCoventry, England

Permanent

Our client is seeking a hands-on Principal Functional Safety Engineer to support the development of safety-critical embedded systems across the marine and automotive sectors. Working within a Tier 1/2 supplier environment, the role will provide functional safety leadership across system, hardware and software development, from initial concept through to end of life. Key Responsibilities:Perform impact analysis, estimate safety engineering resources, and plan functional safety activities and deliverablesManage safety work throughout the complete product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through development, integration, production, operation and decommissioningDevelop, trace and maintain safety requirements, allocating safety functions across system, hardware and embedded softwareApply safety analysis techniques including PHA, HARA, FMEA, SFMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, FTA, DFA, FMEDA, PMHF, ETA and diagnostic coverage analysisReview and influence system, hardware and software architectures to identify, assess and mitigate safety risksWork confidently with internal teams, external customers, suppliers, assessors and auditorsReview supplier safety concepts and technical safety concepts, identifying risks across architecture, integration, testing, production, operation and servicingSupport safety-relevant engineering reviews and negotiate practical solutions that balance safety requirements with technical and project constraintsJob Requirements:Significant hands-on experience in functional safety or safety-critical systems engineering within the automotive, marine, industrial, machinery, aviation or aerospace sectorsStrong engineering background with the ability to read and understand hardware and software datasheets, specifications and embedded system architecturesPractical knowledge of Embedded C/C++ and embedded system developmentUnderstanding of functional safety principles and standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 13849, DO-178 and DO-254, with the ability to learn and apply relevant standards independentlyExperience with system architecture, safety mechanisms, risk assessment and mitigation at system, hardware and software levelsUnderstanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering and the use of SysML to describe system architecture, functional behaviour and state changesAbility to derive safety requirements from safety analysis and allocate them while considering system constraints and engineering trade-offsStrong communication, influencing, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to work across technical and customer-facing environmentsAdditional Information:Permanent position within a technically focused Tier 1/2 supplier environmentOpportunity to work across marine and automotive safety-critical applicationsBroad responsibility spanning concept, architecture, development, integration and lifecycle safety activitiesRelevant functional safety tools are beneficial but not essential; practical engineering judgement and a hands-on mindset are valuedThis is an excellent opportunity for a Functional Safety Engineer with strong embedded systems knowledge and practical safety engineering experience to influence complex products and support customers throughout the development lifecycle. Apply now to take on a key role in a collaborative and technically demanding environment.

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