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System Engineer Functional Safety (m/f/d)

Project specification

Project duration
Period 16.03.2026 - 12.10.2026
Daily rate range
Daily rate 904 - 1104€
Remote work ratio
Remote 100%
Required languages
Languages
German(Advanced)
English(Advanced)

Project expertise

Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Product Development Quality Assurance

Description

Your tasks:

  • Safety responsibility in the development process (Functional Safety Engineering / Functional Safety Management)
  • Analysis and verification of system requirements and system interface definitions
  • Requirements engineering throughout the development process
  • Verification and confirmation reviews across the entire safety lifecycle
  • Coordination and alignment of work with specialist departments and external contacts
  • Conducting requirements workshops, G&R, FTA, FMEA and FMECA
  • Supporting system development through to market launch/approval

Requirements

  • Degree in engineering (industrial engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or similar) or computer science
  • Professional experience in functional safety, SOTIF, high voltage or cybersecurity in the automotive sector required
  • Ability to analyze complex technical systems and interrelationships
  • Confident handling of process-related documentation and evidence
  • Interest in safety-critical functions in aviation, space, railway technology or automotive
  • Process knowledge according to IEC 61508, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/SAE 21434, EN 50126 or comparable standards
  • Programming skills and experience with low-level test environments are a plus
  • Good communication skills
  • Very good German skills (min. C1) and English skills (min. B2)
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Frequently asked questions

The project is fully remote, providing complete location flexibility.
The project preferably starts in March 2026 and is planned to end in October 2026 (7 months).
The project is 100% remote. You can work from any location.
The project offers a daily rate of 904 - 1104€ which breaks down to an hourly rate of 113 - 138€/h.
The project requires German (Advanced) as essential language. Additionally, English (Advanced) is desirable.
The project is related to the following industry: Automotive.
The project covers the following business areas: Product Development and Quality Assurance.
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