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Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Job in
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, 48310, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
Brightwing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Senior Functional Safety Engineer will be responsible for delivering functional safety work products in compliance with ISO 26262 (Part
5). The role focuses on safety analysis, reliability calculations, and validation support for automotive electronic systems. The engineer will work closely with system, hardware, and validation teams to ensure functional safety requirements and safety metrics are met throughout the development lifecycle.
- Deliver functional safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262 Part 5.
- Perform safety analyses including:
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA)
- Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
- Interpret custom mission profiles and accurately calculate component FIT (Failure In Time) rates.
- Execute FMEDA activities using industry-standard tools such as Ansys Medini or Isograph.
- Support definition and verification of functional safety requirements and safety metrics.
- Develop test case specifications to ensure coverage of safety mechanism validation.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address functional safety concerns and ensure compliance with standards.
- Document results clearly and provide technical input for reviews, audits, and assessments as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Systems, or related discipline).
- 6-8 years of experience in Functional safety
- Strong hands‑on experience with ISO 26262 functional safety, particularly Part 5 (Hardware Safety).
- Proven experience performing FTA, DFA, and FMEDA.
- Experience calculating reliability metrics and FIT rates based on mission profiles.
- Proficiency with Ansys Medini and/or Isograph tools.
- Solid understanding of automotive electronic systems and safety mechanisms.
- Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV or equivalent).
- Previous experience working in automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier environments.
- Experience supporting safety validation and test planning activities.
- Functional Safety & ISO 26262 compliance
- Safety analysis and reliability engineering
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Tool‑based safety modeling and analysis
Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders - Ability to work independently in a contract‑based role
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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