Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Systems Engineer - 56480 Basildon (Essex) (4 days onsite, 1 remote)

£29.59/hr rising to £38.38/hr after 12 weeks (Inside IR35)

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 to find out more.