Functional Safety Manager (f/m/d)

About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. We offer a relaxed and friendly work atmosphere with flat hierarchies. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz. Learn more about us on our website.

Your role

As Munich Electrification’s Functional Safety Manager, you’ll join a cadre of system engineering experts, bridging the gap between project management, hardware, and software engineering. With our focus on product excellence, you will have the rare opportunity to engage with nearly every facet of ISO 26262 standards. Your role is pivotal in devising and refining advanced safety concepts for electric powertrains and energy storage systems, ensuring our products are not only innovative but also safe and secure. 

Your future tasks at a glance

• Strategically plan and oversee safety activities and concepts across customer-driven and in-house development initiatives.
• Co-ordinate, consult and provide guidance on various functional safety topics within the organization.
• Evaluate the implications of changes at both project and functional levels, directing teams towards safety compliance. 
• Engage in critical discussions on safety concepts, analyses, and requirements synchronization.
• Perform verification and confirmation reviews, ensure quality and correctness of various safety work products. 
• Cross-functional understanding of various development topics and facilitating seamless communication across various development spheres.
• Explore areas like ISO 21434 Cybersecurity and ASPICE, aligning with your professional growth interests.

What you bring with you

• Successfully completed university degree in an engineering field
• 2+ years of experience in functional safety or a related field within the automotive V-cycle (System, Hardware, Software engineering, or testing).
• A proactive self-starter, confident and eager to assume project leadership.
• A creative thinker with a zest for cutting-edge electronic innovations.
• A team player with exceptional communication skills (fluency in English; German is a plus).
• Familiar with ISO 21434, Automotive SPICE, and possess foundational programming skills (Python, C, C++).

What we offer

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with the most prestigious customers in the automotive sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development. Strive in an exciting working environment, experience various inspiring team events, benefit from an adequate and competitive compensation, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home. In our office we supply all employees with a healthy lunch and fresh snacks everyday.

We additionally offer our permanent full-time employees, among other benefits:

- Free access to the fitness center right next to us

- Public transport ticket for Munich

- Bike-Leasing via Business Bike