CareerPlan

Functional Safety Engineering Consultant

Detroit, MI - HybridFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead and manage functional safety activities for complex systems in automotive and technology industries, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 from concept to production.

Role type

Senior Functional Safety Engineering Consultant

Builds

Safety cases, safety requirements, and safety-related development processes for automotive and technology clients

Domain

Automotive and Technology / Functional Safety Engineering

Required skills

ISO 26262, HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, safety concepts, safety requirements, safety cases, systems engineering, V-model, requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)

Preferred skills

IEC 61508, mentoring junior engineers, technical guidance

Technologies

DOORS, Jama

Responsibilities

Lead and manage functional safety activities; Conduct and review safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA); Develop and maintain safety concepts and requirements; Define safety plans and verification strategies; Support integration of safety requirements; Act as key technical contact for clients; Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Provide technical guidance and mentorship

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship