Systems Engineer Functional Safety

Rick Schipperen
Divisielead Research & Development

High Tech Industry

Medior

Utrecht

vacancies.from 4.000 vacancies.to 6.500 p/m

High Tech Industry

Medior

Utrecht

vacancies.from 4.000 vacancies.to 6.500 p/m

Rick Schipperen
Divisielead Research & Development

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About the Company
Our client is redefining urban transport with autonomous vehicle systems that are clean, safe, and fully operational worldwide. Their focus on functional safety and reliability sets them apart in the autonomous mobility space.

About the Role
As a Systems Engineer with a focus on Functional Safety, you’ll be responsible for embedding safety standards and protocols into every layer of the autonomous system—from shuttle vehicles to control centers. You’ll define safety concepts and support the engineering teams with risk assessments, safety validations, and regulatory compliance.

vacancies.offer

  • Help design the safest autonomous systems in the industry
  • Start via Trinamics, with a permanent contract at the client after the initial period
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Join a fast-moving tech environment that values responsibility and innovation
  • Opportunities for certification and professional development
  • Contribute to the development of next-gen autonomous vehicles
  • Work in an international, high-tech environment
  • Opportunities to grow in a multidisciplinary team focused on impact

vacancies.expectations

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar
  • 3+ years experience with functional safety in automotive or robotics
  • Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ASIL, ASPICE)
  • Experience with safety lifecycle activities, risk assessments, and verification
  • Familiarity with safety tools (Medini, Safety Architect, etc.) is a plus
  • Analytical thinker with a proactive mindset and attention to detail
  • Team player with strong documentation and communication skills

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  • Define and manage functional safety requirements across system components
  • Support compliance with safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL levels, ASCE 21)
  • Conduct hazard and risk analysis (HARA), FMEA, and fault tree analysis
  • Collaborate with project and software teams to design safety-related features
  • Lead safety validation and verification efforts
  • Coordinate with third-party assessors and certification bodies
  • Document safety concepts and ensure traceability throughout the project lifecycle

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