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Senior Manager Functional Safety Complex Systems, ADAS, AD (f/m/d) / 21762

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior expert ensuring functional safety and SOTIF compliance for complex automotive systems, including ADAS, AD, and AI-driven features.

Role type

Senior Manager, Functional Safety & SOTIF Expert

Builds

Safety cases, audit plans, assessment concepts, and certification documentation for automated driving systems.

Domain

Automotive / Functional Safety / AI & Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

ISO 26262 lifecycle, HARA, ASIL, SOTIF (ISO 21448), FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA, STPA, Type Approval, homologation, AI system assessment, requirements engineering, audit coordination

Preferred skills

Software development, systems engineering, pre-sales consulting, international project coordination

Technologies

ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UN R171, ASPICE, simulation-based verification

Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Safety audits and technical reviews; Create audit plans and certification-relevant documentation; Review SOTIF work products for data-driven systems; Develop assessment concepts for AI-driven systems; Deliver consultancy and support business acquisition; Coordinate international projects and harmonize technical delivery

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities