Functional Safety Systems Engineer in Essex

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team.

Position Description:

Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR (Agency Worker Regulations).

Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what's next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will work with global teams to design simple and safe systems that bring advanced distributed technology from research to production. This role promotes technical growth and team collaboration.

Skills Required:

• Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features).
• Apply client’s ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and trainings to develop functional safety software and system work products.
• Use MBSE/SysML to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviour; contribute to globally common safety ratings and model libraries.
• Support creation of safety concepts and system designs; help transition advanced technologies from research to production.
• Produce clear technical documentation and communications supporting audits, reviews, and program milestones.
• Lead reviews with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Collaborate with research and advanced engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety by design.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, tools, and training.
• Serve as a growing subject matter expert within the first year and mentor peers in functional safety and systems engineering best practices.

ISO 26262 Proficiency: Practical application of ISO 26262 processes, methods, and tools within a product development environment.

MBSE/SysML Modelling: Ability to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviours using system modelling languages.

Technical Documentation: Strong capability in producing clear technical work products to support audits, safety cases, and program milestones.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with global teams across diverse disciplines (Powertrain, Infotainment, Quality, Manufacturing).

Systems Thinking: A proactive approach to understanding complex system interactions and "safety by design" principles.

Skills Preferred:

• Tool Expertise: Hands-on experience with specific MBSE tools such as MagicDraw or Cameo.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to lead technical workstreams and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical safety concepts into actionable requirements for non-safety engineering teams.
• Test Development: Experience developing design verification tests at the component, system, and vehicle levels.

Experience Required: Strong experience in the development of software-enabled systems. Proven track record of applying the ISO 26262 functional safety standard throughout the product development lifecycle.

Experience Preferred: Experience in designing architectures for complex systems, software, or electronic hardware. Experience in the planning, development, and testing of embedded software. Experience analysing test results and executing verification plans within an automotive context.

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.

Education Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Additional Information:

INSIDE IR35 Location: Hybrid working with 4 days required on-site. Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined.