Functional Safety Engineering Consultant

INVENSITY Stellenportal • Detroit, MI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Functional Safety Consultant, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of complex systems within the automotive and technology industries, guiding clients through functional safety activities from concept to production. You will lead and manage functional safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262 and other applicable safety standards, such as IEC 61508. This role involves independently conducting and reviewing safety analyses, including HARA, FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA. You will develop and maintain functional and technical safety concepts, safety requirements, and safety cases throughout the product development lifecycle. Additionally, you will define and implement functional safety plans, verification strategies, and safety-related development processes, supporting the integration of safety requirements into system, hardware, and software development. You will act as a key technical contact for clients, leading safety-related discussions, workshops, and technical reviews, identifying potential safety risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and ensuring the quality and completeness of safety deliverables. Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project managers is essential for successful project execution. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and consultants, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives through INVENSITY's Academy and technical communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5–7 years of professional experience in functional safety engineering, preferably within the automotive industry or other safety-critical environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 26262, including its application across the product development lifecycle.
• Proven hands-on experience conducting safety analyses such as HARA, FMEA, FTA, and/or FMEDA.
• Experience developing functional and technical safety concepts, safety requirements, and safety documentation.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering processes, the V-model, and hardware/software development lifecycles.
• Experience working with safety-related development tools and requirements management systems such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage functional safety work packages and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a structured and quality-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging directly with clients and technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IEC 61508 or other industry-specific functional safety standards is a plus.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring junior engineers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage functional safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262 and other applicable safety standards, such as IEC 61508.
• Independently conduct and review safety analyses, including HARA, FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA.
• Develop and maintain functional and technical safety concepts, safety requirements, and safety cases throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define and implement functional safety plans, verification strategies, and safety-related development processes.
• Support the integration of safety requirements into system, hardware, and software development, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Act as a key technical contact for clients, leading safety-related discussions, workshops, and technical reviews.
• Identify potential safety risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure the quality and completeness of safety deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project managers to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and consultants.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives through INVENSITY's Academy and technical communities.

Benefits

• Hybrid Model: Flexible hybrid work schedule with 2 remote days per week.
• Paid Time Off: Includes vacation, personal/sick days, parental leave, and company holidays.
• Retirement Plans: Access to company-sponsored retirement plan options.
• Health Benefits: Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Income Protection: Company-sponsored short-term disability insurance.
• Compensation Incentives: Opportunity to earn goal-based bonuses after six months of employment.
• Professional Development: INVENSITY Academy trainings, certification reimbursement opportunities, and continuous career development.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Be part of a growing Detroit office that values technical excellence, knowledge sharing, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level