Functional Safety Engineer - Automotive Systems (ISO 26262)
Yora
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.
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