đź“Ť Location
Friedrichshafen, Germany (Hybrid – 2 days home office per week)
We are currently hiring for a growing engineering consultancy based in southern Germany, working on cutting-edge projects in mobility, safety-critical systems, and digitalization.
The company combines technical consulting with hands-on development and collaborates closely with research institutions and industry partners across sectors such as automotive, aviation, and rail.
With a strong growth mindset and a highly technical team, they offer an environment where engineers can take ownership, contribute ideas, and work on meaningful, safety-critical challenges.
As a Safety & Reliability Engineer, you will be part of a dedicated System, Safety & Security team, working on complex engineering projects across multiple industries.
You will take ownership of safety analyses and ensure compliance with relevant standards throughout the development lifecycle.
Plan, conduct and manage safety processes and analyses
Perform safety and reliability assessments (FMEA, FMECA, FMEDA, Fault Tree Analysis)
Define safety goals and derive quantitative requirements
Create and manage safety documentation according to standards such as:
ISO 26262
ARP4754 / ARP4761
EN 50126 / 50129
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (software, systems, data)
Support technical discussions with customers when needed
3+ years of experience in Safety or Reliability Engineering
Hands-on experience with:
FMEA / FMECA / FMEDA
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Knowledge of relevant safety standards (ISO 26262, EN 50126, ARP4754 or similar)
Solid background in electrical engineering or related field
Fluent German (C1 level) and good English (B2+)
Completed technical university degree
Experience with tools like Medini Analyze or Reliability Workbench
Background in Automotive, Aviation, Rail or Defence industries
Experience with embedded systems / ECUs
Customer-facing technical communication experience
This role requires hands-on safety engineering experience (not purely managerial profiles)
Majority on-site presence in Friedrichshafen is expected
German language skills are essential for this position
Salary: €72,000 – €90,000 + performance bonus (up to €5,000)
Hybrid working model (2 days remote per week)
Flexible working hours
Strong growth opportunities within a growing engineering company
Collaborative, technical team environment
Modern workplace and shared team culture
If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to apply or reach out for more details.