Safety and Reliability Engineer (m/w/d)

Safety & Reliability Engineer (m/f/d)

Location

Friedrichshafen, Germany (Hybrid - 2 days home office per week)

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:
  
  • ISO 26262
  • ARP4754 / ARP4761
  • EN 50126 / 50129
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (software, systems, data)
• Support technical discussions with customers when needed

• Your Profile

Must-have

• 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

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

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

Interested?

If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to apply or reach out for more details.

Departamento System Engineering Locations Friedrichshafen Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary €72,000 - €90,000 Employment type Full-time