Functional Safety Engineer

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BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

Functional Safety Engineer

We are seeking a Software-Focused Functional Safety Engineer to join our team, working on the assessment of software-intensive systems and embedded platforms against published functional safety standards. Successful applicants will be customer-focused and have a strong background in software engineering for safety-critical systems, with knowledge of functional safety concepts, software lifecycle processes, and risk analysis techniques.

Experience in SIL determination, software FMEA/FMEDA, and compliance with standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or IEC 61511 is highly desirable. Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software development is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess software and embedded systems for certification against functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 / ISO 26262 / IEC 62061 / ISO 13849).

• Review and analyse software architecture, design, and implementation for compliance with safety requirements.

• Provide expert advice to clients on software safety concepts, coding standards (e.g., MISRA), and development best practices.

• Specify and, where appropriate, conduct software verification and validation activities, including static analysis, unit testing, and integration testing.

• Estimate costs and define requirements for software test environments and tools.

• Conduct on-site assessments and audits of software development processes at client premises (including occasional overseas travel).

• Prepare detailed technical reports and certification documentation.

• Ensure project delivery within budget and in accordance with internal quality procedures.

• Represent CSA on relevant technical committees and contribute to industry best practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).

• Strong experience in embedded software development for safety-critical systems.

• Proficiency in C, C++, MISRA C, and familiarity with other safety-related languages or frameworks.

• Knowledge of software lifecycle models, configuration management, and version control tools.

• Prior experience or knowledge in one or more of the following:

  • Software FMEA / FMEDA

  • Fault Tree Analysis

  • SIL determination and safety integrity calculations

  • MTBF and reliability analysis

  • HAZOP & LOPA (desirable for systems-level understanding)

• Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high computer literacy (Word, Excel, etc.).

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for short periods (up to 1 week occasionally).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What we offer:

Benefits Package including:

• Bonus Scheme

• Pension

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Generous Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Wellness Reimbursement

• Access to Health & Wellbeing Resources

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued.  Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation in the interview process.