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AVL Research & Engineering

Senior Functional Safety Development Engineer

AVL Research & Engineering
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senior permanent Istanbul, TR

First indexed 4 Jul 2026

Description

We are seeking a Senior Functional Safety Development Engineer to join our team at AVL Research and Engineering in Istanbul, Türkiye.

As a Senior Functional Safety Development Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe driving experience in future vehicles by involving the complete safety lifecycle development process from specifications to vehicle testing and validation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing safety architectures and specifying requirements for functions, reflecting your system and domain knowledge
  • Conducting risk assessments and safety analyses to define measures to achieve safety performance targets
  • Hands-on experience in safety calibration and integration activities
  • Developing simulation platforms and methodologies to verify safety concepts on SIL, MIL, HIL
  • Traveling globally for environmental tests in various locations
  • Collaborating with AVL Global experts to stay updated on the latest technologies and industry trends

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent engineering degree in Automotive/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Control Engineering or a related technical field
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in R&D and product development projects
  • Fluent spoken and excellent written English skills (German, French, or Italian would be a plus)
  • A good understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), E/E architecture, and vehicle control
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Requirement Engineering, Controller/Algorithm Design and Implementation, Safety analysis (FMEA, FTA), Quality management, Data acquisition and Post-processing with Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience in Automotive Diagnostics and Network Communication platforms like CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.
  • A good understanding of one or more of the following areas: Electrified & hybrid powertrain technologies, ADAS/AD, Chassis, SOTIF
  • Programming experience in any language (Python, C#, etc.) is a plus

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in mobility technology
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.avl.com/job/Istanbul-Senior-Functional-Safety-Development-Engineer/1411165733/