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

Certified Functional Safety Engineer (e.g., TÜV SÜD, SGS-TÜV)

Experience with safety-critical embedded systems and control software (up to ASIL D).

Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO / SAE 21434)

Exposure to ADAS, autonomous systems, or electrified powertrains

Knowledge of safety case development and tool qualification