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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 ...

SpaceX

Equipment Safety Engineer

Bastrop, TX · On-site

Perform interlock validation testing and certification for safety-related control systems, ensuring ... Strong knowledge of functional safety concepts (e.g., SIL/PL ratings) and familiarity with related ...

NEURA Robotics

Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Safety Requirement Specifications, and validation reports. Generate ... TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSE) certification or equivalent is a strong plus * Track Record ...

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How much do functional safety validation engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for functional safety validation engineer in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a functional safety validation engineer do?

A Functional Safety Validation Engineer is responsible for ensuring that electronic systems in products, such as automotive or industrial equipment, meet safety standards and function reliably under all conditions. They validate safety requirements by designing and executing tests, analyzing results, and working closely with design and development teams to address potential hazards. Their work helps prevent failures that could result in harm to users or damage to property. The role often involves understanding and applying standards like ISO 26262 for automotive systems or IEC 61508 for industrial applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a functional safety validation engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Functional Safety Validation Engineer, you need expertise in safety standards like ISO 26262, experience with safety analysis techniques, and typically an engineering degree in fields such as electrical, automotive, or systems engineering. Familiarity with validation tools, requirements management systems, and safety verification software is expected, along with relevant certifications like TÜV Functional Safety Engineer. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing safety concerns. These skills ensure rigorous safety validation processes, regulatory compliance, and delivery of reliable, high-quality products in safety-critical industries.

What are some typical challenges functional safety validation engineers face when working on automotive projects?

Functional Safety Validation Engineers often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex safety requirements, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, and systems), and ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 26262. They must balance thorough testing with project deadlines, identify potential safety issues early, and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders. Navigating evolving automotive technologies and adapting validation strategies to new architectures are also common aspects of the role.

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Infographic showing various Functional Safety Validation Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,152 per year, or $52 per hour.

Senior Functional Safety Engineer

Cambridge, MA • On-site

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Medical, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support activities across the complete safety lifecycle, from initial concept to validation and certification.

  • Lead or support the development of safety assurance arguments for subsystems and overall products.

  • Collaborate across disciplines to define, communicate, and validate safety-critical requirements for sensors, controllers, and actuators.

Job description

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team. This is a senior-level position that provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge safety-related systems for our industrial and home robots. You will be working closely with the Functional Safety Lead to support safety lifecycle activities and will be leading the development of safety-critical subsystems.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineer with a proven record of delivering and certifying safety-related systems, preferably in the robotics domain. A strong understanding of functional safety fundamentals & industry standards, capacity for detailed work on complex systems, and innovative thinking are essential qualities to be successful in this role.

What You'll Do

  • Lead or support activities across the complete safety lifecycle, starting from initial concept all the way to validation and certification.

  • Lead or support the development of novel safety assurance arguments, for individual subsystems as well as the overall products.

  • Contribute to safety concept definition and support detailed technical development of safety-critical systems.

  • Collaborate across disciplines to define, communicate, and validate safety-critical requirements for sensors, controllers, actuators including hardware and software.

  • Perform safety analyses like FMEA, FMEDA, FTA etc.

  • Create and maintain technical documentation to support the safety case, such as risk assessments, functional safety concept, safety requirement specifications (SRS), verification & validation plans and test reports.

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and international standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years experience and deep technical expertise in development of safety-critical systems.

  • Proven record of applying functional safety standards for embedded systems (e.g. IEC 61508, IEC 62061, ISO 13849, ISO 26262 or similar).

  • Experience with robotics safety standards (e.g. ISO 10218, ISO 13482, ISO 3691-4).

  • Experience with safety case development and certification, especially for autonomous systems.

  • Familiarity with safety standards for sensors and actuators (e.g. IEC 61496, IEC 62998, IEC 61800-5-2).

  • Understanding of AI functional safety standards is a plus (e.g. ISO/IEC TR 5469, ISO PAS 8800 or similar).

  • Hands‑on experience of design, implementation and validation of safety systems for mobile robots or dynamic systems (e.g., AMRs, bipedal robots, exoskeletons, mobile manipulators or robots with collaborative applications).

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; author technical documentation, navigate deep technical analysis with expert engineers, and deliver high-level summaries to an executive audience.

What We Offer

  • Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.

  • Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.

  • Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.

  • Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.

  • Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.

  • Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.

  • Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

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