Functional Safety Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Basildon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

ISO 26262 MBSE/SysML Safety concept development System architecture modeling Cross-functional collaboration Technical documentation Cameo/MagicDraw Embedded systems

FULL DESCRIPTION

Functional Safety Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer for a globally recognised automotive OEM's R&D centre in Basildon, Essex. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

  • Location: Basildon (4 days onsite, 1 remote)
  • Rate: £29.59/hr rising to £38.38/hr after 12 weeks (Inside IR35)
  • Duration: Contract
  • Job Ref: 71378

Job Details

Functional Safety Systems Engineer – 56480

Join a globally recognised automotive OEM’s R&D centre in Essex, working at the forefront of next-generation vehicle technology. This role sits within a core product development team, supporting the safe delivery of complex systems across powertrain, infotainment and advanced driver features, using MBSE/SysML and aligned to ISO 26262.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver functional safety activities in line with ISO 26262
  • Model systems, interfaces and behaviours using MBSE/SysML
  • Support development of safety concepts and system design
  • Produce technical documentation for audits and programme milestones
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams
  • Drive safety by design across advanced technologies

Requirements

  • Experience working to ISO 26262 in a product development environment
  • Strong MBSE/SysML capability
  • Background in software-enabled or complex systems engineering (2+ years)
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams
  • Engineering or Computer Science degree (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Experience with Cameo, MagicDraw or similar tools
  • Knowledge of embedded systems or system architecture
  • Experience in verification, validation or testing

This role is offered on a contract basis and falls Inside IR35. Apply now or get in touch with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to find out more.

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