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Job Title: Inverter System Engineer – Functional Safety (FuSa)Department:Electrified Powertrain / Systems Engineering / Functional Safety. Exp - 7+ Years to 10 Years Location:Midlands, UK Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days️ Role Overview We are seeking a seasonedInverter System Engineer with Functional Safety (FuSa) expertiseto lead the specification, integration, and safety assurance ofautomotive inverter systemsfor electric and hybrid vehicles. The role blends system-level architecture design with ISO 26262-compliant safety lifecycle activities, ensuring our inverter solutions are high-performing, robust, and certifiably safe for global vehicle platforms.Key Responsibilities⚙️Inverter System EngineeringDefine and manage inverter system-level requirements across performance, interfaces, and safety boundaries Develop functional and technical architecture integrating hardware, software, and vehicle systems Coordinate cross-functional design reviews and ensure end-to-end traceability through development and validation Support integration testing, performance verification, and root cause analysis within the V-model lifecycle ️ Functional Safety (FuSa) Lead safety lifecycle activities aligned toISO 26262:2018 , including system-level safety planning Conduct and document key safety analyses:HARA ,FMEA ,FTA ,FMEDA DefineASIL requirements , safety goals, and technical safety concepts for inverter platforms Collaborate with HW/SW teams to implement and verify safety mechanisms and diagnostics Preparesafety case documentationand support OEM safety sign-off milestones Technical Leadership Act as lead technical representative for inverter system and safety topics across internal and external stakeholders Guide junior engineers and promote best practices in safety-led systems engineering Liaise with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and certification bodies to ensure compliance and integrationQualifications & Experience✅Essential:Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Automotive Engineering 7+ years of experiencein automotive systems engineering with a focus oninverter development Minimum3+ years of Functional Safetyexperience, ideally onpower electronics and inverter systems Expertise in ISO 26262 and ASPICE-compliant processes Proficient with safety tools: DOORS, Polarion, Medini, PTC Integrity, or equivalentPreferred:Familiarity with high-voltage EV architectures andpowertrain integration strategies Experience withCAN, LIN , diagnostic protocols, and model-based design Awareness ofcybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)and its application to inverter systems Strong leadership, analytical, and technical documentation skillsWhat You’ll Gain:Strategic role in delivering safe and high-performance inverter platforms for electrified mobility Opportunity to shape cutting-edge power electronics and safety-critical technologies Leadership in an evolving industry with potential for innovation and career growth