Functional Safety Engineer
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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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