Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer

Contract Duration: Until 23rd December 2026
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days on site per week, international travel to Prague every 3–6 months)
Hours: 37 per week
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Pay Rate: To be discussed on application

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Functional Safety Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering (EE) department, you will facilitate all Functional Safety activities across the department in accordance with ISO 26262 standards.

This role is ideal for an engineer with proven experience in automotive functional safety, or for someone from a technical conformity role eager to develop their expertise. You will be process-driven, an excellent communicator, and capable of supporting cross-functional projects that ensure compliance with international safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure relevant vehicle functions are developed in line with ISO 26262, applying the Functional Safety process across all lifecycle stages (Concept, Development, Validation, End of Life).
• Support Function Owners in scoping technical changes to Functions, Systems, and Components, while leading reviews such as Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments, and Development Interface Agreements.
• Act as the technical point of contact for Functional Safety within Electrical Engineering, developing and implementing safety strategies as required.
• Perform verification reviews of engineering work products to confirm ISO 26262 compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and group partners to deliver critical safety milestones on time.

Key Competencies & Experience

• Deep understanding of ISO 26262 Functional Safety standards.
• Hands-on experience with Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and Systems Engineering.
• Knowledge of EE functions such as energy management and lighting systems.
• Ability to guide engineers in producing compliant documentation.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical forums.
• Analytical and problem-solving approach with a focus on process excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Degree (or equivalent experience).
• Qualification in Functional Safety is highly desirable.
• Associate membership of a relevant professional institution advantageous.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Functional Safety Engineer to shape the future of safety-critical automotive technology. You will directly contribute to ensuring that innovative vehicles meet international safety standards, while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment.

This is a contract opportunity for a Functional Safety Engineer who is passionate about ISO 26262 and eager to apply their expertise within a leading automotive brand.

Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor.