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Capgemini

Functional Safety Engineer Expert

Texas City, TX · On-site

$41.61 - $65.01/hr

Functional Safety Engineer Expert (Contract) Texas City, TX, United States (On-site) Contract (9 months 16 days) Published 3 days ago Hardware & Software Safety Verification & Validation Hazard ...

Bot Auto

Senior Functional Safety Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

About the Role Bot Auto is seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to help define, analyze, validate, and continuously improve the safety of our autonomous trucking platform. In this role, you ...

SpaceX

Equipment Safety Engineer

Bastrop, TX

EQUIPMENT SAFETY ENGINEER The SpaceX Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly ... Strong knowledge of functional safety concepts (e.g., SIL/PL ratings) and familiarity with related ...

Future Ventures

Equipment Safety Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

Equipment Safety Engineer The SpaceX Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly ... Strong knowledge of functional safety concepts (e.g., SIL/PL ratings) and familiarity with related ...

SpaceX

Equipment Safety Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

EQUIPMENT SAFETY ENGINEER The SpaceX Bastrop Environmental Health & Safety team is seeking a highly ... Strong knowledge of functional safety concepts (e.g., SIL/PL ratings) and familiarity with related ...

ARM

Functional Safety Hardware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to hire a passionate Functional Safety Hardware Engineer. Based in our office in Austin, TX, you will be working on next generation of IP products in ...

NXP Semiconductors

Position Description The Senior Director Functional Safety leads a team of 40+ engineers who work on the Functional Safety aspects of new products development. This team includes people who perform ...

Audubon Companies

Subject Matter Expert

Houston, TX

Providing technical mentoring and guidance to engineering teams on functional safety best practices. * Supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes involving SIS modifications. * Interfacing with ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for functional safety engineer in Texas is $103,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,383.00 and $116,964.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a functional safety engineer?

A Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and systems comply with safety standards to prevent hazards, particularly in industries like automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation. They analyze risks, define safety requirements, and oversee implementation to meet functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. Their role includes performing hazard analysis, failure mode analysis, and verification of safety mechanisms. They often collaborate with design, software, and testing teams to ensure compliance.

What does a functional safety engineer do?

A typical day for a Functional Safety Engineer involves conducting safety analyses, such as FMEA and hazard identification, creating or reviewing safety documentation, and collaborating closely with design, hardware, and software engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards. You may participate in project meetings, support verification and validation activities, and interface with customers or regulatory bodies on safety matters. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the role, effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential. Balancing technical detail with regulatory guidelines is a common and rewarding challenge you can expect in this position.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a functional safety engineer?

To thrive as a Functional Safety Engineer, you need strong analytical skills in risk assessment, a solid engineering background (typically in electrical, electronic, or automotive engineering), and familiarity with relevant safety standards. Expertise in tools like ISO 26262, FMEA, FMEDA, and industry certifications such as TÜV Functional Safety are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving ability, clear communication, and teamwork skills distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies ensure that critical systems meet safety requirements, regulatory standards, and facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.

Is a functional safety engineer in high demand?

Yes, functional safety engineers are in high demand across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and industrial automation due to increasing safety standards and the need for compliance with regulations like ISO 26262 and IEC 61508. Their expertise in risk assessment, safety lifecycle management, and safety-critical system design makes them valuable in ensuring product safety and regulatory adherence.

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Infographic showing various Functional Safety Engineer job openings in Texas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,756 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Functional Safety Engineer

Fort Worth, TX • On-site, Remote

Ford Motor Company
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Ford Motor Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 529 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


In this position...
Ford is strengthening its core Functional Safety capability to support the development of complex, software-enabled vehicle technologies. These technologies span motion control, brakes, steering, driveline, vehicle dynamics, active safety, driver assistance, infotainment, and related distributed systems.
The Functional Safety Engineer will be part of a Product Development team responsible for applying ISO 26262 principles, methods, and tools from concept through production. This role partners with technology subject matter experts and global engineering teams to develop clear, efficient, and scalable Functional Safety work products that help deliver safe, robust, and customer-focused vehicle systems.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global Product Development teams to perform ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis for new and carry-over vehicle technologies.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver Functional Safety work products, including safety analyses, ratings, concepts, requirements, and supporting documentation as applicable to the assigned system or feature scope.
  • Work with subject matter experts in software, controls, systems, electrical/electronic architecture, hardware, and feature engineering to identify hazards, define safety requirements, and support safe system design decisions.
  • Apply Ford Functional Safety processes, methods, tools, and training to ensure consistent execution and traceability of safety-related engineering activities.
  • Use model-based systems engineering practices, including MBSE and SysML where appropriate, to improve clarity, reuse, integration, and efficiency of Functional Safety analysis.
  • Support globally common safety ratings, methods, tools, and training materials to improve alignment and accelerate adoption across Ford engineering teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, strengthen technical quality, and improve delivery speed without compromising safety rigor.
  • Communicate technical conclusions clearly through written documentation, reviews, and cross-functional discussions with engineering partners and leadership.

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience engineering software-enabled, electrical/electronic, mechanical, systems, controls, or embedded vehicle systems.
  • 2+ years experience with vehicle motion controls i.e. powertrain, steering controls, & brakes.
  • 3+ years of experience reading, interpreting, and authoring technical requirements, specifications, or engineering documentation to support system-level analysis and traceability.
  • 4+ years of experience applying systems engineering concepts (e.g., requirements decomposition, hazard/risk analysis, safety case development) within a cross-functional product development environment.

Even better, you may have...
  • Experience with ISO 26262, Functional Safety, hazard analysis, safety concepts, safety requirements, safety case development, or related safety engineering activities.
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering, systems thinking, software fundamentals, electronic systems, controls, or hardware architecture.
  • Experience using MBSE, SysML, requirements management, traceability, or engineering analysis tools.
  • Demonstrated leadership through technical projects, professional experience, internships, research, student organizations, or cross-functional team activities.
  • Interest in the automotive industry and in developing safe, innovative, and customer-focused vehicle technologies.
  • Ability to simplify complex technical topics, drive alignment, and influence decisions through data, structured analysis, and clear communication.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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