Development Engineer – Functional Safety, Component Development

Daimler Truck AG

Technical Lead for Functional Safety ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 in bus development. Collaborating on innovative hardware and software solutions in a global environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNeu-Ulm • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Functional Safety according to ISO 26262, with a strong focus on developing methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure compliance in lighting product development. Proficient in integrating Artificial Intelligence and advanced engineering tools to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

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Functional Safety ExpertiseISO 26262 ComplianceDevelopment Process KnowledgeDOORS and DOORS Next ProficiencyBilingual Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Functional SafetyISO 26262Electrical EngineeringMechatronicsSoftware DevelopmentASPICE®Medini AnalyzeIQ-FMEARequirements SpecificationSystem Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMotivation to Integrate New Tools

Tools & Technologies

DOORSDOORS NextMedini AnalyzeIQ-FMEAArtificial Intelligence Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

IEC 61508 Certification

Industry Keywords

Functional Safety StandardsLighting ProductsOEMTier-1 SupplierInterdisciplinary Project Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will take the technical lead role in expanding and maintaining an effective and efficient implementation of Functional Safety (FuSi)
You will ensure the uniform application of Functional Safety standards for all lighting products within the team and at the department level with product development responsibility
You will act as an independent, central and globally responsible authority for reviews, audits and assessments to ensure project compliance regarding the functional safety of systems and components
You will ensure the fulfillment of functional safety requirements in development projects according to ISO 26262 through holistic, global governance. This includes defining and implementing methodologies, processes, standard templates, tools and other supporting measures
You will create requirements specifications as well as system and component specifications within the team, including the integration of FuSi requirements
You will support the team in the use of tools (DOORS, DOORS Next, specific methods and macros for engineering tools) and in applying Artificial Intelligence to increase efficiency
You will assess critical functional safety issues and escalate them when necessary according to clearly defined criteria to the Technical Clearing Committee
You will take partial responsibility for system and component development in the lighting domain

Requirements

What you’ll need

You hold a successfully completed technical university degree in Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics
You have solid knowledge of Functional Safety according to ISO 26262. Certification according to IEC 61508 and hands-on functional safety experience are an advantage
You have several years of experience in the field of Functional Safety, ideally as a development engineer, software developer or in a comparable position at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier
You possess comprehensive knowledge of development processes, particularly in the context of software development according to ASPICE®, and practical experience with analysis tools such as Medini Analyze, DOORS, DOORS Next and IQ-FMEA
You are highly motivated to integrate new IT tools, macros and Artificial Intelligence applications into daily workflows
You have experience collaborating with interdisciplinary and international project teams and demonstrate strong communication skills
You have strong vehicle and system knowledge, ideally from an OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment
You are proficient in German (minimum B2) and English (minimum B2), with business-fluent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation package
Company pension scheme
Mobile working & remote options
Flexible working models that adapt to individual life phases
Health and wellness programs
Individual development opportunities via our in-house Learning Academy and free access to LinkedIn Learning