Embedded Software - Functional Safety Engineer

Stellantis e-Transmissions, a member of the Stellantis group, operates in Belgium and the Netherlands, specializing in hybrid transmission manufacturing. With a workforce of over 850 employees, robust R&D with state-of-the-art test facilities, and comprehensive operational capabilities, we are at the forefront of the automotive industry.

Our product portfolio includes a range of innovative dual clutch hybrid transmissions designed to be affordable and deliver superior driving performance, fuel efficiency, and reduced CO2 emissions.

Are you driven by quality and passionate about Functional Safety?

Join our Embedded Software team and contribute to building the future of hybrid mobility.

Job description

You will be the key owner of ISO 26262 compliance across the Embedded Software cluster. You’ll guide software architects, developers, and verification engineers to ensure safety standards are embedded throughout all projects development lifecycle. You will report to the Embedded Software (ESW) Cluster Leader and work closely with the Functional Safety Manager in a dynamic matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Define safety activities, methodologies and integrate the safety plan into the SW development plan, including support towards Development Interface Agreement (DIA).
• Ensure the software development plan aligns with ISO 26262 requirements and is consistently followed across all projects.
• Provide guidance on Functional Safety KPIs (e.g., permissible software complexity per ASIL level).
• Support internal and external software audits and assessments and maintain overall compliance together with the Functional Safety Manager (including TG reviews) for all relevant projects within ESW cluster.
• Collaborate on customer assessments and audits as the ESW safety representative.
• Derive SSR (safety SW requirements) from the TSC in cooperation with the Functional Safety Architect / Manager.
• Define, maintain and enforce processes which require to be compliant for ISO26262.
• Specify and implement software safety mechanisms based on safety analysis and TSC inputs.
• Interface with the Basic Software (BSW) supplier, including requirements specification and deliverable qualification
• Lead safety case activities throughout the ESW V-model, including tool qualification and documentation support.
• Provide and defend ESW content for the safety case.
• Escalate compliance deviations to the Cluster Leader and/or Functional Safety Manager.
• Foster a strong Functional Safety mindset and promote safety culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Embedded SW development and design.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO26262-6, DFA, FTA and SW-FMEA practices.
• Experienced with automotive software development models and standards (e.g., ASPICE).
• Strong understanding of software architecture and ability to assess implications for safety.
• Proficient in static and dynamic code analysis methodologies and tools.
• Experience in agile development environments, with the ability to define and manage own workload.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR and interpreting Safety Manuals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• TUV Süd certification (ISO26262 Functional Safety Professional) is a plus.