Lead Functional Safety Engineer — Scoresby, Knox Area

Expired

Exciting position to lead and execute functional safety activities for products and systems to ensure they meet the required safety standards. About the Company Our client is one of Australia’s top 100 most innovative companies. They are the leaders in creating a new generation of autonomous electric vehicles, and are currently developing the next generation of mobility, where vehicles run entirely on software and are programmable, improving efficiency and sustainability. Role Purpose As Lead Functional Safety Engineer, you will be expected to lead and execute the functional safety lifecycle activities, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety requirements specification, design, implementation, verification, and validation, whilst coordinating with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, hardware, software, V&V and quality assurance, to ensure safety requirements are appropriately implemented and validated. Key Responsibilities: Conduct safety analyses, such as FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, DFA and FMEDA, to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies. Develop and implement functional safety strategies and plans following industry standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 . Develop and maintain functional safety documentation, including safety plans, safety case reports, and manuals. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to functional safety engineers. Stay current with the latest functional safety standards, regulations, and industry trends, ensuring processes and practices remain compliant. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and certification bodies to ensure that their products meet safety requirements and expectations. Participate in safety audits and assessments and drive corrective actions to address any identified gaps or non-conformances. Define and improve safety processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our functional safety activities and ensure continuous improvement. Support the functional safety manager in carrying out the Confirmation Measures per ISO 26262 (Confirmation Reviews, Safety Audit, and Safety Assessment). Be flexible to travel overseas on occasion. Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of experience in functional safety engineering. At least five years of experience in safety-critical automotive systems Strong knowledge of functional safety standards, such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508. Proven experience conducting safety analyses, such as FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, DFA and FMEDA. Experience with requirement tools - Polarion or DOORs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Capable of working independently in an organised and structured fashion. Certification in functional safety, such as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) or Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), will be highly advantageous.