Functional Safety Engineer – Automotive Systems (ISO 26262)

Location: Southfield, Michigan, USA
(Open to candidates based in the US)

We are currently looking for an experienced Functional Safety Engineer to join an innovative automotive engineering team working on next-generation vehicle systems. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in ISO 26262, automotive safety engineering, and system-level safety analysis within OEM or Tier 1 environments.

If you are passionate about automotive safety, autonomous systems, and building safer mobility solutions, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Technical Specialist – Functional Safety Engineer, you will lead and support the development of functional safety concepts and requirements for advanced automotive systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF standards across hardware and software development.

This is a highly technical role requiring hands-on experience in safety analysis, safety architecture, and safety validation within complex automotive systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Functional Safety activities per ISO 26262 and SOTIF

• Review HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety validation plans

• Define and assess safety architecture and requirements

• Drive safety processes, tools, readiness, and metrics

• Collaborate with software, hardware, validation teams, and suppliers

• Support safety assessments, DIAs, validation, and technical decisions

• Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced automotive environment

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years in Functional Safety within automotive systems

• Strong expertise in ISO 26262 and SOTIF

• Experience with HARA, FSR, TSR, and safety work products

• Background in OEM or Tier 1 environments

• Experience with supplier safety reviews and safety responsibility sharing

• Hands-on experience with Medini, APIS IQ, and Jama

• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Agile, Automotive SPICE, and CMMI

• Background in embedded software/hardware development and ADAS/autonomous driving safety systems

About YORA

At YORA, we work with cutting-edge engineering organizations shaping the future of mobility and automotive innovation. We value technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration, giving engineers the opportunity to work on meaningful technologies that directly impact the future of transportation and safety.