Functional Safety Engineer – Automotive (Netherlands/Germany)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer to join an exciting automotive project with immediate start. The role will be based in the Netherlands or Germany and requires regular travel to North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of automotive embedded systems ensuring functional safety compliance.
• Apply ISO 26262 standards and assess ASIL (A‑D) levels throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop safety concepts, perform hazard and risk analyses, and produce safety documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the Netherlands and Germany.
• Provide technical guidance on functional safety matters to engineering teams.

Required profile

• Strong background in automotive functional safety.
• Proven knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience working with ASIL classifications.
• Hands‑on experience with automotive embedded systems.
• Available to start immediately and flexible to travel between the Netherlands and Germany.

Required skills

• Automotive Functional Safety
• ISO 26262
• ASIL (A–D)
• Automotive Embedded Systems

What we offer

• Freelance or permanent (full‑time) contract options.
• Immediate start with a dynamic project environment.
• Flexibility to work across two countries and travel as needed.