Senior Functional Safety Engineer

Capgemini is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to deliver functional safety work products in compliance with ISO 26262. The role involves safety analysis, reliability calculations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with functional safety requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver functional safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262 Part 5
• Perform safety analyses including:
• 1. Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• 1. Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA)
• 1. Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA)
• Interpret custom mission profiles and accurately calculate component FIT (Failure In Time) rates
• Execute FMEDA activities using industry-standard tools such as Ansys Medini or Isograph
• Support definition and verification of functional safety requirements and safety metrics
• Develop test case specifications to ensure coverage of safety mechanism validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address functional safety concerns and ensure compliance with standards
• Document results clearly and provide technical input for reviews, audits, and assessments as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Systems, or related discipline)
• 6-8 years of experience in Functional safety
• Strong hands-on experience with ISO 26262 functional safety, particularly Part 5 (Hardware Safety)
• Proven experience performing FTA, DFA, and FMEDA
• Experience calculating reliability metrics and FIT rates based on mission profiles
• Proficiency with Ansys Medini and/or Isograph tools
• Solid understanding of automotive electronic systems and safety mechanisms
• Functional Safety certification (e.g., TÜV or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environments
• Experience supporting safety validation and test planning activities