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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 ...

Solenis

Process Safety Engineer

Working knowledge or experience with Functional Safety. Process Safety Program Development ... Review engineering designs and project documentation to ensure compliance with process safety ...

Solenis

Process Safety Engineer

Working knowledge or experience with Functional Safety. Process Safety Program Development ... Review engineering designs and project documentation to ensure compliance with process safety ...

SAIC

Senior System Safety Engineer

DC · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Remote Work, DC, US Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Sys Safety Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required:

SAIC

Senior System Safety Engineer

IN · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Remote Work, IN, US Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Sys Safety Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required:

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What is a remote functional safety engineer?

Remote functional safety engineers are professionals who ensure that systems, particularly in industries like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, operate safely and comply with relevant safety standards—all while working from a remote location. Their main responsibilities include analyzing risks, developing safety requirements, and verifying that products meet safety regulations such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508. They collaborate with cross-functional teams using digital tools, review design documentation, and may participate in remote audits or assessments. This remote role allows companies to access specialized expertise regardless of geographic location, while engineers benefit from flexible work arrangements.

How does a remote functional safety engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety standards?

As a remote Functional Safety Engineer, you'll frequently collaborate with design, development, and quality assurance teams through virtual meetings, shared documentation, and specialized safety tools. Effective communication and clear documentation are crucial, as you may be responsible for facilitating safety analyses (such as FMEA or HAZOP) and reviewing verification activities from a distance. Regular syncs, version control systems, and digital project management platforms help ensure that all safety requirements are tracked and met across distributed teams. Being proactive in outreach and maintaining strong relationships with team members are key to overcoming the challenges of remote work in this highly regulated field.

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

To thrive as a Remote Functional Safety Engineer, you need expertise in safety standards (like ISO 26262 or IEC 61508), risk analysis, and system engineering, typically supported by an engineering degree. Familiarity with safety analysis tools (such as FMEA, FMEDA, or Fault Tree Analysis software) and certification in functional safety (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer) are often required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and self-management skills are crucial for collaborating with distributed teams and managing projects remotely. These competencies ensure the development of safe, compliant systems while maintaining effective teamwork and project delivery from a remote environment.

What is the difference between Remote Functional Safety Engineer vs Remote Systems Engineer?

AspectRemote Functional Safety EngineerRemote Systems Engineer
CertificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, safety-specific certificationsIEEE, Cisco, or general systems certifications
Work EnvironmentAutomotive, industrial, or safety-critical sectorsIT, telecommunications, or software development sectors
Industry UsageDesigning safety functions and risk assessmentsSystem design, integration, and performance optimization

The Remote Functional Safety Engineer focuses on ensuring safety standards and risk mitigation in safety-critical systems, often in automotive or industrial sectors. In contrast, the Remote Systems Engineer handles system design and integration across various industries. Both roles require technical expertise but differ in their primary focus on safety versus system performance.

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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 16 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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