Functional Safety Software Engineer
Job Title: Functional Safety Software Engineer
Location: Coventry
Employment type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Functional Safety Software Engineer to support the design, implementation, and verification of functional safety software in accordance with ISO 26262 . The role focuses on functional safety system design, software validation, and compliance activities , with a strong emphasis on Propulsion Torque Monitoring Systems (PTMS) within an Agile development environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure safety requirements are correctly defined, implemented, verified, and documented throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Safety & ISO 26262 Compliance
- Support the review, update, and maintenance of ISO 26262 functional safety system design artifacts
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and ISO 26262 requirements.
- Perform hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety analyses (e.g. FMEA, FTA).
- Support achievement of required Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) .
Software Safety & Validation
- Capture, review, and manage functional safety requirements within the Technical Requirements Management (TRM) system.
- Support the definition and implementation of functional updates for new software requirements.
- Conduct independent reviews of software solutions and Technical Software Requirements (TSWRS) as required.
- Develop, execute, and deliver software validation test cases and test reports .
- Confirm correct implementation of software changes through structured validation activities.
- Prepare and manage test data and INCA measurement files to support validation evidence.
Propulsion Torque Monitoring System (PTMS)
- Support functional safety activities related to the Propulsion Torque Monitoring System , ensuring torque output monitoring and validation.
- Address hazards related to torque anomalies to ensure system safety.
Requirements Management & Traceability
- Generate, analyse, and cascade safety requirements at both system and software levels .
- Establish and maintain requirements traceability matrices across the development lifecycle.
Risk & Safety Case Management
- Capture and present concurrence for potential residual risks.
- Support entries into the Propulsion Residual Risk Register with proposed resolutions.
- Review and concur with supplier safety cases .
Agile & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work within an Agile Scrum framework , participating in sprint activities and collaborating closely with the Product Owner.
- Support technical and management reviews as required.
- Update internal metrics and tools (e.g. AIMS, DOTS, RMDV ).
Stakeholder & Process Management
- Act as a proactive problem solver and effective communicator.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and prioritise work effectively.
- Identify and implement process improvements .
- Protect the team from external interference to ensure delivery focus.
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong experience with ISO 26262 functional safety for automotive software systems.
- Experience producing and reviewing functional safety work products (Item Definition, HARA, FSC, TSC, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with software validation testing , test case development, and reporting.
- Knowledge of PTMS or propulsion / powertrain systems is highly desirable.
- Experience with requirements management and traceability .
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments .
- Proficiency in JIRA for backlog and work item management.