Functional Safety Manager

Software: Fuel for Mobility

We bring bold digital visions to life. So we’re on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change – one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isn't for everyone, but if you're excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry, then let’s talk about your next move. 

Want to join us on our exciting journey?
Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

Computing Infrastructure System
At the department of Computing Infrastructure System we are building a high-performance computer-in-the-car architecture designed to host software-driven functions and features in our next generation pure electric and self-driving vehicles. Volvo Cars next generation cars will have centralized computing with a core system that serve as a platform for our stakeholders and partners to deploy applications on, instead of multiple electronic control units around the car to control individual features and systems. Our multi-node architecture includes high-performance and high-integrity systems on a chip (SoC), providing a safe and secure framework for current and future vehicles.

What you will do
You will work as a Functional Safety Manager and be part of the safety leadership team responsible for System Safety Engineering of the core system. The work includes safety analysis and risk assessment of the defined system design, covering methodologies such as FTA, FMEA and FMEDA. It also includes defining the Technical Safety Concepts for the product and identifying Technical Safety Requirements. Compliance towards ISO 26262 and working according to Volvo Cars defined system safety processes is an obvious part of the responsibility. The role requires a lot of collaboration with colleagues in the team, with other teams within Core System Platform and other parts of R&D. The role also include the responibility to secure the product fulfil the definied safety levels as defined at Volvo Cars for the Core System.

Do you fit the profile?
We believe that you are a highly skilled Functional Safety Manager with several years of experience in safety for different types of systems and solutions. You are a genuine problem solver with a positive and solution-oriented mind-set. You are known to be a team player, you are curious and have a great ability to learn. 

Competence requirements and required experience:
•    Good knowledge of systems engineering including embedded SW/HW in the automotive domain.
•    Good knowledge of system safety engineering practices, safety standards and product safety.
•    Deep knowledge in the automotive relevant system safety standards e.g. (ISO 26262, ISO21448)
•    Experience in risk assessment and analysis methodologies (HARA, FTA, FMEDA, FMEA) and processes/methods/tools for functional safety 
•    Experience in requirements management
•    Experience in leading and performing safety audits and assessments
•    M.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•    Very good in English, both written and spoken
•    Flexible, enthusiastic, methodical, analytical, and with high professional integrity
•    Self-motivated and able to drive initiatives
•    Excellent collaboration skills

Interest and application 
To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible since recruitment is ongoing. Please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted. As we use our own channels for recruitment, we respectfully but strictly decline to be contacted for any offer of recruitment assistance from external companies.

About Volvo Cars
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and can carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Volvo Cars - Driving change together​

Volvo Cars’ success is the outcome of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.​ 

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Make sure you’re in the front seat on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.