Technical Specialist, Functional Safety Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Southfield, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist, Functional Safety Engineer to work onsite in Southfield, Michigan. The position focuses on functional safety engineering for automotive systems under ISO 26262, requiring hands-on experience at an OEM or Tier 1. The engineer will lead safety requirements development, functional decomposition, safety analyses, and safety concepts, while supporting program readiness and validation. The role also includes developing SOTIF requirements for autonomous driving and core subsystems, collaborating with engineering teams and suppliers, and contributing to technical decisions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with little direct oversight. The role requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least eight years of experience as a functional safety engineer or in a related role. Advanced degrees are preferred. The stated salary range is $120,000–$140,000 per year. Employment candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Extensive, in-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience developing and delivering major work products for a functional safety program.
At least one year of experience performing SOTIF analysis and developing associated work products.
Track record of successfully managing functional safety analyses of a system or product to improve its safety.
Experience supporting external or third-party reviews of functional safety work products.
Understanding of product safety responsibility sharing between suppliers and OEMs, and ability to explain technical issues and solutions to business and engineering audiences.
Experience with functional safety tools such as Medini or APIS IQ and requirements management tools such as Jama.
Advocacy for safety across hardware and software development.
Excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline such as computer science, electrical, electronic, or mechatronics engineering.
At least eight years of work experience as a functional safety engineer or in a related role.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Agile development environment and using related tools.
Knowledge of CMMI and Automotive Spice and their role in delivering a quality product.
Experience developing and delivering embedded system hardware and/or software.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead development of functional safety system requirements and functional decomposition for automotive systems.
Review and approve HARA, Functional Safety Requirements, Technical Safety Requirements, and validation tests.
Contribute to defining or confirming vehicle architecture from a functional safety perspective.
Review and approve Development Interface Agreements and other functional safety documents for suppliers and external partners.
Lead development of functional safety processes and tools.
Oversee program functional safety readiness processes and metrics.
Lead development of SOTIF requirements for autonomous driving and core subsystems.
Define functional safety concepts for systems, hardware, and software according to ISO 26262.
Collaborate with hardware, software, design, and validation engineers to ensure designs meet safety requirements.
Contribute to management decision-making using systems knowledge and develop detailed requirements.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop hazard analyses and safety concepts.
Support functional safety validation tests.
Work with internal teams and suppliers to define functional safety interfaces between project partners.