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How much do work from home functional safety engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for work from home functional safety engineer in Texas is $75,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,730.00 and $97,177.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a work from home functional safety engineer?

A Work From Home Functional Safety Engineer ensures that products, especially in industries like automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation, comply with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508). They assess and mitigate risks related to hardware and software systems to ensure safe operation. Working remotely, they collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform safety analyses, create documentation, and support certification processes. Strong knowledge of safety standards, risk assessment techniques, and system design is essential.

What does a work from home functional safety engineer do?

As a Work From Home Functional Safety Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include conducting safety analyses, developing and reviewing safety documentation, and ensuring products meet relevant functional safety standards. You may participate in virtual meetings with cross-functional teams, manage safety requirements throughout the product lifecycle, and collaborate on safety validation and verification activities. Regular communication with design, software, and quality assurance teams is a key part of the role, ensuring that all aspects of safety are addressed from concept to delivery. Remote work in this field requires proactive coordination and effective documentation to manage projects efficiently and maintain regulatory compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a work from home functional safety engineer?

To thrive as a Work From Home Functional Safety Engineer, you need a strong background in safety standards (such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508), risk assessment, and system engineering, typically supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with safety analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis), safety lifecycle management systems, and certifications like TÜV Functional Safety Engineer are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, problem-solving ability, and self-management are crucial for remote collaboration and effective project execution. These skills and qualifications enable engineers to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and maintain high safety standards in distributed, remote work settings.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Work From Home Functional Safety Engineer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Work From Home Functional Safety Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Work From Home Functional Safety Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,136 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Functional Safety Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Fort Worth, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Ford Motor Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 527 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 45 rated automakers


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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