Functional Safety Manager (f/m/d)

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In this hybrid role, you will act as a key interface between functional safety management and engineering, taking responsibility that our laser sensors we develop comply with automotive and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Functional Safety Management in our product development for e.g. autonomous driving.
• Planning, coordination, and monitoring of all functional safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262 / IEC 61508.
• Creation and maintenance of Safety Plans, Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), Technical Safety Concepts (TSC), and safety work products (FMEA/FTA).
• Execution and moderation of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HAR&A).
• Definition of Safety Goals, ASIL classifications, and safety requirements.
• Creation and review of safety requirements on system, hardware, and software levels.
• Support and guidance of development teams on functional safety–related topics.
• Coordination with OEMs, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Preparation and support of functional safety audits and assessments (internal and external).
• Continuous improvement of functional safety processes, methods, and tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in functional safety within the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 (experience with ISO 21448 and IEC 61508 is a plus).
• Experience in both lead/coordination roles and hands‑on engineering activities.
• Good understanding of system, hardware, and software development.
• Structured, analytical, and independent working style.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Software Development

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