Job statistics for System Functional Safety Manager – Automotive Systems
- Days open
- 51 days
- Expected tenure
- 7 years
- Estimated salary
- $133,000
- Based on Lead / Manager seniority, the Automotive industry and Canada market rates.
Technologies usedNone named
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Current safety team3 open roles
- Hiring now
- 3 open safety roles on FSTalent, including this one
Counts of functional safety professionals FSTalent tracks at CS GROUP and roles it is hiring for. It is a sample of public profiles, not the full headcount.
Median tenure at company4.3 years
Median time employees have been at CS GROUP, from its LinkedIn company page (as of 2026-09).
System Functional Safety Manager – Automotive Systems
Job description
Company Description
CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and autonomous driving industries.
Joining CS Group Canada means taking part in complex, high-tech projects for some of the most prestigious system manufacturers in North America, while benefiting from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
Job Description
The manager will be part of the CS project team and will collaborate closely with other Managers and Experts to lead and perform system-level Functional Safety activities and deliver the corresponding work products.
The role focuses on system-level Functional Safety engineering according to ISO 26262 Parts 2, 3 and 4, acting at the interface between the OEM, system integrator and component suppliers.
The position is open to candidates based in the United States (Michigan preferred) or Canada (Ontario or Quebec preferred).
Responsibilities
- Support Safety plan, DIA, and supplier coordination activities
- Execute impact analyses, identify gaps, and define/recommend required adaptations
- Lead the execution of and Risk Assessments () and deriving the corresponding safety goals
- Translate safety goals into Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (FSC/TSC)
- Perform safety analyses, including , FTA and DFA
- Develop and maintain safety verification and validation plans, specifications, test cases, reports, and compliance evidence
- Review and assess functional safety work products for compliance with ISO 26262 and related standards
- Participate in technical discussion as part of business development efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years’ experience in system safety engineering, with a focus on automotive systems.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of ISO 26262 Parts 2, 3 and 4.
- Proven experience developing FSCs/TSCs and FSRs/TSRs.
- Practical experience performing FMEA, FTA and DFA.
- Experience with automotive and off-road vehicles
- Experience with powertrain systems (big differentiator)
- Able to interface with hardware and/or software functional safety teams (ISO 26262 Parts 5 and 6).
- Experience working across OEM and Tier-1/supplier interfaces.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with international customers and suppliers.
Additional Information
Please note that only selected candidates and Permanent Residents/Canadian or AmericanCitizens will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Hybrid Work
- Access to a telemedicine service
- RRSP program
- Personal and sick days
- Recreation room with pool table and foosball table
Legal and equal opportunity notices
We are looking for an experienced System with practical expertise in Automotive Functional Safety ISO26262 to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of next-generation vehicles.
CS Group Canada values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities to apply.
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