Senior_Functional_Safety_Engineer (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 11, 2026.
What We Are Looking For
Your main objective is to ensure the fulfillment of project functional safety goals across our vehicle and component projects. You will lead the entire lifecycle of functional safety activities from defining Items and creating HARAs to developing system safety concepts ensuring absolute compliance with ISO 26262 standards.Develop and implement system functional safety concepts and technical safety requirements.
Define automotive Items and perform corresponding Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments (HARA).
Plan, lead, and execute functional safety activities within vehicle or component projects according to ISO 26262.
Implement and drive safety analyses, including FMEAs, FMEDAs, and FTAs.
Create functional safety (FuSa) work product templates and support the definition and implementation of robust internal FuSa processes.
Act as a subject matter expert to support, train, and guide project teams in functional safety methodologies.
Perform comprehensive functional safety reviews and assessments.
Coordinate effectively with suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to achieve project sub-goals within specified timeframes and budget compliance.
Core Competencies
Deep understanding and hands-on experience in implementing the ISO 26262 standard throughout the product development lifecycle.
Mastery of hazard identification, risk assessment, and quantitative/qualitative safety analyses, specifically HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.
Ability to define "Items" and translate safety goals into concrete functional and technical safety concepts and requirements.
Advanced to expert proficiency in utilizing critical engineering and simulation tools, including MATLAB/Simulink, ALM systems, Vector CAN tools, and APIS (or similar FMEA software).
Rated as highly important; the ability to analyze complex system behaviors, diagnose faults, and develop structured, technically sound solutions.
Highly important capability to plan, track, and lead Functional Safety activities, ensuring all sub-goals and safety work products are completed within the designated timeframe and budget.
Strong capability in defining, implementing, and standardizing safety processes and templates across the organization.
What We offer
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave significantly exceeding the statutory minimum so you can fully unplug and recharge.
Flexible Working: Work-life integration is key. We offer flexible working hours to fit your personal schedule.
Family-First Support: We provide full compliance and active support for maternity protection (Mutterschutz) and flexible parental leave (Elternzeit) to support your growing family.
Green Travel: Choose between a subsidized Deutschland-Ticket (Job-Ticket) for public transit or our Job-Bike leasing program.
Easy Commute: Benefit from free on-site parking and dedicated charging stations for e-vehicles.
Daily Meal Support: Fuel your day with subsidized on-site dining or handy lunch vouchers.
Stay Energized: Grab free drinks and fresh fruit from our fully stocked fruit baskets throughout the day.
Secure Your Future: Plan ahead with our company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge), featuring highly competitive employer-matching contributions.
Great Atmosphere: Work alongside a cooperative, international team in a vibrant environment with flat hierarchies where your voice is heard.
Skills you bring with you
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field of study.
5+ years of relevant working experience in the industry or through advanced practical university projects.
Proven track record within the Automotive Industry, specifically with exposure to E-mobility systems.
Expert level: Vector CAN Tools, ALM systems, and MS Office.
Advanced level: APIS (or similar FMEA software).
Optional: MATLAB/Simulink experience is a plus.
Fluent in English and Fluent in German.