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Same-title openings
8
Days open
3 days
Estimated salary
$162,000
Based on Lead / Manager seniority, the Automotive industry and United States market rates.
Pentangle Tech Services

Functional Safety Manager

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Focus
Functional safety
Location
Brighton, MI
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Source
LinkedIn

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Standards
ISO 26262IEC 61508

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Plans / coordinates / tracks all ISO26262 functional safety activities in the project in the relevant phases.
  • Provides technical consultation for the project team members o for the creation of safety concepts. o for the evaluation of Validation and functional safety relevant test cases.
  • Communicates and represents functional safety topics of the project to the project team members and the customer and if required, to the functional safety-auditors and assessors.
  • Aligns on planning of all functional safety activities at sub-system level (SW/HW/Components).
  • Aligns on functional safety related activities at other technologies or other fields of development.
  • Recommend necessary solutions to the customer for meeting the safety requirements and safety goals.
  • Managing different stakeholders in the relevant areas in order to derive the inputs for the safety case.
  • Support in tailoring of safet

Requirements

  • Major in Computer Engineering/ Electrical-Electronics/ Electronics Telecommunication/Mechatronics Engineering or related fields.
  • Several years of professional experience in automotive software development or similar areas
  • Awareness of Functional Safety Standard (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and Product Liability.
  • Technical (HW, SW) know-how on the automotive system (Chassis Systems Control & embedded systems).
  • Design, coding, and validation experience in the field of automotive system (safety monitoring preferable).
  • Ability to foresee and manage risks/risk management.
  • Self-motivated, good problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication in English.
  • Able to handle requirements beyond SW.