Location: Southfield, Michigan, USA
(Open to candidates based in the US)
We are currently looking for an experienced
Functional Safety Engineer to join an innovative automotive engineering team working on next-generation vehicle systems. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in
ISO 26262, automotive safety engineering, and system-level safety analysis within OEM or Tier 1 environments.
If you are passionate about automotive safety, autonomous systems, and building safer mobility solutions, we would love to hear from you.
About the RoleAs a
Technical Specialist - Functional Safety Engineer, you will lead and support the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for advanced automotive systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF standards across hardware and software development.
This is a highly technical role requiring hands-on experience in safety analysis, safety architecture, and safety validation within complex automotive systems.
What You'll Do- Lead Functional Safety activities per ISO 26262 and SOTIF
- Review HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety validation plans
- Define and assess safety architecture and requirements
- Drive safety processes, tools, readiness, and metrics
- Collaborate with software, hardware, validation teams, and suppliers
- Support safety assessments, DIAs, validation, and technical decisions
- Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced automotive environment
What We're Looking For- 8+ years in Functional Safety within automotive systems
- Strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF
- Experience with HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety work products
- Background in OEM or Tier 1 environments
- Experience with supplier safety reviews and safety responsibility sharing
- Hands-on experience with Medini, APIS IQ, and Jama
- Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have- Experience with Agile, Automotive SPICE, and CMMI
- Background in embedded software/hardware development and ADAS/autonomous driving safety systems
Avdelning Embedded Systems Role Functional Safety Engineer Locations Southfield, Michigan, USA
