Safety & Reliability Engineer (m/f/d)
đź“Ť Location
Friedrichshafen, Germany (Hybrid – 2 days home office per week)
đź’Ľ About the Company
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.
🚀 Your Role
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.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
* 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:
o ISO 26262
o ARP4754 / ARP4761
o EN 50126 / 50129
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (software, systems, data)
* Support technical discussions with customers when needed
âś… Your Profile
Must-have
* 3+ years of experience in Safety or Reliability Engineering
* Hands-on experience with:
o FMEA / FMECA / FMEDA
o 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
Nice to have
* 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
⚠️ Important Notes
* 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
đź’° Compensation & Benefits
* 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
đź“© Interested?
If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to apply or reach out for more details.