Hiring for Functional Safety Engineer - UK

Job Title : Functional Safety Engineer – System Control (HARA & Safety Concept Development)

📍 Location : Gaydon

🕒 Employment Type : Full-Time

🧭 Department : Systems Engineering / Functional Safety / Controls.

Experience - 5 to 10 Years

Notice period - Immediate to 30 Days

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Functional Safety Engineer to lead the Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) and Functional Safety Concept Development for advanced control systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with safety standards such as ISO 26262 , IEC 61508 , or ARP4761 , and in shaping the safety architecture of next-generation systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including system architects, software developers, hardware engineers, and validation specialists to define safety goals, derive functional safety requirements, and develop robust safety concepts across the product lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably in automotive or industrial domains.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or equivalent safety standards
• Experience with HARA, FMEA, FTA, and safety lifecycle methods and processes.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion) and Safety Analysis tools (e.g Isograph, Medini).
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of safety case development and tool qualification