13 of 13 Permanent Functional Safety Jobs in the West Midlands

in Gaydon Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering … reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions. The Role: We are seeking an experienced FuSa Base Software Engineer to support the design, implementation, and validation of safety mechanisms at the microcontroller level for high-integrity embedded systems. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards across the full software development lifecycle Area of … Responsibility Design and implement safety mechanisms for base software platforms at the microprocessor level Interpret and apply microcontroller/chip safety manuals to guide software architecture and diagnostics Develop and maintain low-level software for real-time embedded systems in safety-critical environments Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 Part 6 and support full ASPICE V- cycle software More ❯

advanced vehicle motion control systems, including electronic stability control (ESC), brake control, active suspension, and steering systems . You will be responsible for system architecture, requirements engineering, and ensuring functional safety compliance to standards like ISO 26262 . Function Overview You will support the delivery of the Driver Modes System across current and future vehicle platforms for a … Stakeholders Customers Product Owners Scrum Masters Technical Specialists Electrical, Design & Release (ED&R) Engineers Key Responsibilities Define system architecture for chassis motion control systems (braking, steering, suspension). Develop functional and non-functional requirements based on vehicle dynamics targets and OEM/customer specifications. Build system-level models (MATLAB/Simulink) to simulate and validate control strategies. Translate … detailed system specifications with full traceability. Collaborate closely with software and hardware teams on interface and integration requirements. Apply ISO 26262 principles: conduct HARA (Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment), define safety goals, and support safety case development. Define and execute validation plans , including simulation, bench testing, and vehicle testing for dynamic performance, fail-safe operation, and edge cases. Ensure More ❯

are seeking a highly skilled and technically driven BMS System Engineer to lead our Test Engineering Team from a technical standpoint. This role is critical in ensuring the robustness, safety, and reliability of our Battery Management System (BMS) . You will serve as a key technical bridge between System Engineering and Test Engineering , operating at the intersection of both … methodology, and execution. Act as the primary technical point of contact for test-related topics. System Integration & Alignment Work closely with System Engineers to deeply understand system architecture and functional requirements. Ensure alignment between system design and test development. Test Case Development & Quality Assurance Translate system-level requirements into structured, traceable, and comprehensive test cases. Review test cases for … completeness, accuracy, and coverage. Drive coverage analysis for functional, safety, and diagnostic requirements. Process & Tool Enhancement Contribute to the development and refinement of test automation frameworks, tools, and processes. Promote best practices to increase test quality, coverage, and efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with software, hardware, and validation teams to ensure consistency across all development phases. Facilitate More ❯

Business Lead - The Role: Design and program automation control system hardware and software which use Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA Develop technical documentation for control systems which may include functional safety, FEED studies, specification documents, high level and detailed design, test documents, and operations manuals Engage with clients to understand technical needs and develop successful working relationships Carry … of Siemens PLC's/HMI/SCADA specifically S7-300/400/1200/1500. Strong ability to program EITHER PCS7 OR PlantPax for batch process systems Safety systems including safety relays and safety PLCs. Experience with Profibus, ProfiNet and Modbus communication protocols Experience with building and troubleshooting LAN and WAN networks Software specification and More ❯

hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you’ll be doing: Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting … Your skills and experiences: Essential Experience in developing a C&I design for a large scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc. Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e. EMC, shock, etc.) meeting industrial compliance Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such … as I/O schedules, functional design specification, functional chronicle, interface control document, etc. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science) Desirable Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS) History in IEC 61508 - Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting More ❯

in Gaydon Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering More ❯

Extensive experience of requirements management practices in line with Systems Engineering processes Real world experience of system engineering process and method development Knowledge of system modelling, FMA, Cyber security, Functional safety practices More ❯

system integration levels. Maintain and document a reusable, reliable codebase using GitHub. Participate in design/code reviews and contribute to technical proposals. Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration. What You'll Bring as Software Development Engineer: Strong experience with C/C++ in embedded, real-time environments. Solid understanding of electronics, electrical circuits, and communication protocols … CAN, LIN, RS232, etc.). Knowledge of cybersecurity (UNECE R155/R156) and functional safety (ISO 26262). Familiarity with high-level languages like Python or C#. Experience with engineering processes such as V-model, FMEA, and Waterfall. Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Why Apply for this Software Development Engineer role? Work on More ❯

system integration levels. Maintain and document a reusable, reliable codebase using GitHub. Participate in design/code reviews and contribute to technical proposals. Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration. What You'll Bring as Software Development Engineer: Strong experience with C/C++ in embedded, real-time environments. Solid understanding of electronics, electrical circuits, and communication protocols … CAN, LIN, RS232, etc.). Knowledge of cybersecurity (UNECE R155/R156) and functional safety (ISO 26262). Familiarity with high-level languages like Python or C#. Experience with engineering processes such as V-model, FMEA, and Waterfall. Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Why Apply for this Software Development Engineer role? Work on More ❯

Job Title:Functional Safety Validation Engineer Location:Whitley, Coventry Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract ( 31.03.2026 ) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference:J Responsibilities typically include: Understand and co-ordinate activities between all Stakeholders in order to deliver safety-related verification activities. Ensure common approach and common technical More ❯

In your new role you will: Engage lead customers to understand and describe system architecture challenges, establish application requirements and feature sets for new product definitions, and help define functional blocks or control systems used in new products. Once productized, you will provide expert application level support to enable design-in activities Define, simulate and prototype system concepts including … in MOSFET, Gate Drivers and their interaction, and digital products preferred Good understanding of semiconductor physics relationship to MOSFET and GaN parameters and figure of merits Good understanding of functional safety concepts and automotive system applications is a plus Proficiency in circuit simulation, schematic entry, and PCB layout tools Oral and written English language proficiency is a must More ❯

You will be responsible for designing and implementing complex Automation, Functional Safety, Material Tracking and Industrial Cyber Security Systems. Based in Stafford we are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to work on a variety of systems and solutions in the UK Nuclear and Defence industries. We are looking for a talented engineer who can fit into teams More ❯

maintain firmware using C/C++ with version control systems such as Git/GitHub. Participate in board bring-up, prototyping, and system integration testing. Ensure embedded systems meet functional safety, EMC, and ISO standards. Support continuous improvement through code reviews, technical discussions, and documentation. If you have a passion for embedded software, digital electronics, and want to More ❯