Functional Safety Engineer
Core
Apply ISO 26262 principles to ensure safety in software-enabled vehicle technologies including motion control, brakes, steering, and driveline systems.
Role type
Functional Safety Engineer (Automotive)
Builds
Functional Safety work products including safety analyses, ratings, concepts, requirements, and supporting documentation for vehicle systems.
Domain
Automotive / Functional Safety / Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ISO 26262, hazard analysis, safety requirements, safety case development, systems engineering, requirements decomposition, traceability, MBSE, SysML
Preferred skills
Software fundamentals, electronic systems architecture, requirements management tools, engineering analysis tools
Technologies
MBSE, SysML
Responsibilities
Perform ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis for new and carry-over vehicle technologies; Develop and maintain safety analyses, ratings, concepts, requirements, and documentation; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify hazards and define safety requirements; Apply Ford Functional Safety processes to ensure consistent execution and traceability; Support globally common safety ratings and methods; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for safety processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
